torse

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Torse \Torse\, n. [OF., fr. OF. & F. tors, torse, twisted,
   wreathed, p. p. of tordre to twist, L. torquere. See
   {Torture}.]
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   1. (Her.) A wreath.
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   2. [F. tors, torse, twisted.] (Geom.) A developable surface.
      See under {Developable}.
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