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Tory adjective

Word History In the 17th century, many of the Irish had their property taken from them by the English. Some of them lived by plundering English settlements and robbing English soldiers. Such an outlaw was called a traidhe in Gaelic, an early language of Ireland. This word literally meant "one who is pursued" and "robber." Later, this term was also applied to an armed Irish supporter of the Roman Catholic faith. In English the word was shortened to Tory and was used for a member of the conservative political party in England. Tories strongly supported the authority of the monarch. During the American Revolution, the term Tory was used for an American who supported British authority rather than independence.

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The Tories were members of a conservative political party in Great Britain, originating in the late 17th century. They are known for supporting traditional institutions, opposed to radical changes, and often associated with the monarchy. The statement that "this thing is a lie" is unclear, please provide more context for further assistance.

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