noun
- plural of torc; rigid metal collars or necklaces, typically twisted, worn as ornaments or symbols of status in ancient times
Usage: historical; archaeology
Examples
- The Celtic warriors wore golden torcs as symbols of their rank.
- Archaeologists discovered several bronze torcs in the ancient burial site.
- The museum’s collection includes beautifully crafted Iron Age torcs.
- These twisted metal torcs were found in a hoard buried centuries ago.
- The chieftain’s silver torc gleamed in the firelight.
- Roman writers described the Gauls wearing distinctive torcs around their necks.