TORCHES

Noun

torches

plural of torch

Verb

torches

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of torch

Anagrams

• Troches, hectors, orchets, rochets, rotches, scoreth, tochers, troches

Source: Wiktionary

TORCH

Torch, n. Etym: [OE. torche, F. torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of L. torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. F. torcher to rub, wipe, It. topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, OF. torse a torse. Cf. Torture.]

Definition: A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. They light the nuptial torch. Milton. Torch thistle. (Bot.) See under Thistle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition