tory

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative letter-case form of Tory.
2. 2
   A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.
3. 3
   One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
4. 4
   A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
5. 5
   A member of the political factions that sought to prevent the exclusion of James, Duke of York, from the throne of England in the 17th century.
6. 6
   An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.
7. 7
   A loyal British subject during the American Revolution.
8. 8
   A Union sympathizer in the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative letter-case form of Tory.
2. 2
   Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.
3. 3
   Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A female given name.
2. 2
   A male given name.
3. 3
   Ellipsis of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland.