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Tortoise

TORTOISE, n. tor'tis.] from L. tortus, twisted.] 1. An animal of the genus Testudo, covered with a shell or crust. 2. In the military art, a defense used by the ancients, formed by the troops arranging themsel...

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TORTOISE, n. tor'tis.] from L. tortus, twisted.]

1. An animal of the genus Testudo, covered with a shell or crust.

2. In the military art, a defense used by the ancients, formed by the troops arranging themselves in close order and placing their bucklers over their heads, making a cover resembling a tortoise-shell.

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