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Devil's Tor

hill or mountain · Devon

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Devil's Tor likely refers to a rocky peak with a fearsome or mysterious reputation, with 'Devil's' being a common folk etymology. 'Tor' is a Brittonic term for a rocky outcrop.

Word origins

Devil's
Old EnglishAttributed to the devil, often implying something fearsome or mysterious.(from deofol "devil")
Tor
BrittonicA rocky peak or outcrop.(from tōr "rocky hill")