† ˈtorrion Obs.
[a. obs. F. torrion, ad. It. torrione ‘any great towre, or strong keepe’ (Florio), augm. of torre tower.]
A large tower (in Italy).
| 1652 Howell Giraffi's Rev. Naples ii. 144 Hereupon there went off from the Torrion of Carmine, twenty six shot of Ordinance. Ibid. 191 That the said Torrion or Bastion should be put into his hands. |