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