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Word: Tory
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: probably from Irish toraidhe ‘outlaw, highwayman’, from tóir ‘pursue’. The word was used of Irish peasants dispossessed by English settlers and living as robbers, and extended to other marauders especially in the Scottish Highlands. It was then adopted c1679 as an abusive nickname for supporters of the Catholic James II
ˈtɔːri
(in the UK) a member or supporter of the Conservative Party
Short Definition:(in UK) member or supporter of Conservative Party
Examples:- a poll showed the Tories thirteen points behind Labour
a colonist who supported the British side during the War of American Independence.
Short Definition:colonist who supported British side during War of American Independence
Word: Tory
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈtɔːri
relating to the British Conservative Party or its supporters
Short Definition:relating to British Conservative Party or its supporters
Examples:- the Tory party
- Tory voters
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