: a high craggy hill

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English torr

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tor was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tor

noun
: a high rocky hill

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