torterous

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Middle English

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Etymology

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From Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.

Adjective

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torterous

  1. torturous
    • [1496], The Epitaffe of the Moste Noble & Valyaunt Iasper Late Duke of Beddeforde, [London]: [R. Pynson]:
      O turmentoure / traytoure / torterous tyraunte.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

Descendants

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  • English: torturous
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