torse: Meaning and Definition of

torse

Pronunciation: (tôrs), [key]
— n. Heraldry.
  1. a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet. See diag. under coat of arms.
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