Definition for TORCH

TORCH, n. [It. torcia; Sp. antorcha; Fr. torche; D. toorts; probably a twist; It. torciare, to twist, Sp. torcêr, W. torçi, L. torqueo, tortus.]

A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood or of candles. They light the nuptial torch. Milton.

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