Where does the name 'Tory' come from?

Jack Flash

The name originally applied in the 17th century to Irish Roman Catholic outlaws and bandits who harassed the English in Ireland. In the reign of Charles II the name came to be applied as an abusive term to supporters of the Crown. Jun 15 02, 3:16 PM

Henry

Yes...but how did it start with these Irish Catholics? Jun 16 02, 12:04 AM

Friar Tuck

It came from the Irish word toraighe which means pursuer Jun 16 02, 9:19 AM

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