† reˈtorqued,ppl.a.Obs.rare—1. [f. F. retorquer or L. retorquēre: see retort v.1] Turned backwards. 1586Marlowe 1st Pt. Tamburl. v. ii, Shall we in this detested guise, With shame, with hunger, and with horror stay, Griping our bowels with retorqued thoughts.