n. [ F. toricolis; L. torquere, tortum, to twist + collum the neck. ] (Med.) See Wryneck. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. tortilis, fr. torquere, tortum, to twist: cf. F. tortile. ] Twisted; wreathed; coiled. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being tortile, twisted, or wreathed. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ Sp. ] An unleavened cake, as of maize flour, baked on a heated iron or stone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. tortio. See Torsion. ] Torment; pain. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From Tort. ]
adv. (Law) In a tortous manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. tortus, p. p. of torquere to twist, wind. ] Twisted; wreathed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]