Word of the Day: TORY-RORY

ETYMOLOGY
Probably a reduplication (with consonant variation) of Tory (n.), perhaps after roary (loud, noisy, roaring)

EXAMPLE (for adj. 2.)
“… ‘Tis strange two of such different Tempers should so well agree: Methinks you look like two as roaring, ranting, tory rory Sparks as one would wish to meet withall. …”

From: Friendship in Fashion A Comedy
By Thomas Otway, 1678

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