(a) A rocky peak or hill; (b) something resembling a peak or hill; (c) in surnames and place names [see Smith PNElem.2.184; surname quots. spelled tor may belong to tour n.(1) 10.].
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(a) A building characterized by height, often free-standing; a tower; also fig.; heigh tour; water tour; (b) such a building used as a fortress, stronghold, or defensive structure; also fig.; also……
