n.; pl. Ashtaroth The principal female divinity of the Phœnicians, as Baal was the principal male divinity. W. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Probably dim. fr. tore, torus. ] A Turret. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A ring for fastening a hawk's leash to the jesses; also, a ring affixed to the collar of a dog, etc. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]