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