Tory Definition

Tory
noun Tories

1. A member or supporter of the British Conservative Party.
2. historical
A member or supporter of a major English political party from the 17c to mid-19c which favoured royal authority over that of Parliament, supported the established Church and was against political and social reform, superseded by the Conservative Party. Compare Whig.
(N Amer)
3. historical
A supporter of the British Crown during the American Revolution.

adj

1. Relating to or supporting the Tories.
2. Conservative.

Derivative: Toryism
noun

Etymology: 17c: from Irish Gaelic tóraí ‘bandit' or ‘outlaw'.