Torc

Pronunciation: /tɔrk/

Definitions of torc

noun a large rigid or stiff neck ring of metal, worn especially by the ancient Gauls and Britons

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful torc around her neck.

A2 The ancient warrior proudly displayed his torc as a symbol of his bravery.

B1 The museum had an impressive collection of Celtic torcs on display.

B2 The intricate design of the gold torc indicated it was crafted by a skilled artisan.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a rare torc buried in the ancient tomb.

C2 The torc was believed to be a symbol of status and power in the Celtic society.

Examples of torc in a Sentence

formal The Celtic warrior wore an intricate torc around his neck as a symbol of his status.

informal She bought a beautiful torc at the jewelry store to wear to the party.

slang I found a cool torc at the flea market for a bargain price.

figurative The torc of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders as he took on the new role.

Grammatical Forms of torc

• past tense: torced
• plural: torcs
• comparative: more torc
• superlative: most torc
• present tense: torc
• future tense: will torc
• perfect tense: have torced
• continuous tense: is torcing
• singular: torc
• positive degree: torc
• infinitive: to torc
• gerund: torcing
• participle: torcing

Origin and Evolution of torc

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Celtic languages

Story behind the word: The word 'torc' originates from the Celtic languages, specifically Old Irish 'torc' meaning a twisted metal neck ring.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'torc' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any twisted metal neck ring, regardless of its Celtic origins.