Ancient Jewelry Terminology

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

  • The Celtic warrior wore an intricate torc around his neck as a symbol of his status.
  • She bought a beautiful torc at the jewelry store to wear to the party.
  • I found a cool torc at the flea market for a bargain price.
  • The torc of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders as he took on the new role.