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Daniel Dawson
Etymology of the English word torques
the English word
torques
derived from the Latin word
torques
(collar, necklace of twisted metal; wreath)
derived from the Latin word
torquere
(turn, twist; hurl)
Date
The earliest known usage of torques in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
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