Definition of Torses. Meaning of Torses. Synonyms of Torses

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Definition of Torses

Torse
Torse Torse, n. [OF., fr. OF. & F. tors, torse, twisted, wreathed, p. p. of tordre to twist, L. torquere. See Torture.] 1. (Her.) A wreath. 2. [F. tors, torse, twisted.] (Geom.) A developable surface. See under Developable.

Meaning of Torses from wikipedia

- with a torse across their brow. A typical heraldic representation of the torse Torse The arms of Sardinia feature four moors' heads with torses across...
- circlet of twisted cloth known as a torse or wreath, or by a coronet in the case of high-ranking nobles. Torses did not come into regular use in Britain...
- The Torse (in its upper course also Ruisseau du Prignon) is a stream in the southeast of France. It runs from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde to the Arc in Aix-en-Provence...
- The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. The red flowers at the...
- Lion p****ant Or, grasping in the dexter fore-paw a Thunderbolt proper. Torse A Wreath of the Colours Supporters On either side an Eagle, wings addorsed...
- wreath") family took their surname from a wreath of roses comprising the torse of their arms, and the Gyldenstierne (“golden star”) family took theirs...
- feathers alternately sable and argent issuant from a ducal coronet or. Torse Mantled or and ermine. Escutcheon From 1949: Quarterly: First: Or semée...
- thirteen stars breaking through a glory and clouds, displa**** with no helm, torse, or mantling (unlike most European precedents). Only a few of the American...
- bend Argent charged with three leaves of the lime-tree stems upward Vert. Torse Azure and Or Helm Barred helmet Escutcheon Azure, billetty Or a lion with...
- Nations. The crest is a Black star of Africa with gold outline, upon a torse in the national colours. Supporting the shield are two golden Tawny eagles...