quword
趣词
Word Origins Dictionary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
retortion (n.)
1590s, from Medieval Latin
retortionem
(nominative
retortio
), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin
retorquere
(see
retort
(v.)).