torterous
Middle English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.
Adjective
[edit]torterous
- torturous
- [1496], The Epitaffe of the Moste Noble & Valyaunt Iasper Late Duke of Beddeforde, [London]: [R. Pynson]:
- O turmentoure / traytoure / torterous tyraunte.
- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
Descendants
[edit]- English: torturous