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tor [tɔː] n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a high hill, esp a bare rocky one 2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Chiefly southwestern Brit a prominent rock or heap of rocks, esp on a hill [Old English torr, probably of Celtic origin; compare Scottish Gaelic torr pile, Welsh twr] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Winesburg had forgotten the old man, but in Doc- tor Reefy there were the seeds of something very fine. Then Sir Brian de les Isles and Grummore Grummorsum, knights of the castle, encountered with Sir Aglovale and Sir Tor, and Sir Tor smote down Sir Grummore Grummorsum to the earth. Tresfarwin to pack us up some lunch, and take me to Hanging Tor, please |
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