"torvity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From torv(ous) + -ity, from Latin torvitas. See torvous. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|torvous|ity|alt1=torv(ous)}} torv(ous) + -ity, {{der|en|la|torvitas}} Latin torvitas Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} torvity (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) sourness, grimness or severity of appearance; sternness Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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