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Definition of torc

torc

/tɔːrk/
torc
Plural:torcs
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• noun

1

A rigid, circular neck ornament, typically made of twisted metal, traditionally worn by ancient Celtic, Gallic, and other Iron Age cultures as a symbol of status or power.

Example

"The archaeologists discovered a magnificent gold torc buried alongside the remains of the Celtic chieftain."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with its homophone 'torque' (a twisting force in physics), though both share the same Latin root. In archaeological contexts, 'torc' is the preferred spelling for the ancient jewelry, whereas 'torque' refers to mechanics.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old Irish 'torc', derived from the Latin 'torquis' or 'torques' meaning 'collar' or 'necklace', which ultimately traces back to the Latin verb 'torquere', meaning 'to twist'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Torc. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/torc
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