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Torn vs Dorn - What's the difference?

torn | dorn |

As a verb torn

is past participle of lang=en (rip, rend, speed).

As a noun dorn is

a British ray; the thornback.

torn

English

Verb

(head)
  • (rip, rend, speed).
  • Usage notes

    * The past participle of the (tear), meaning "produce liquid from the eyes", is (teared). English irregular past participles ----

    dorn

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A British ray; the thornback.
  • (Webster 1913) ----