a. Relating to, or resembling, bark; corticose. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From Tort. ] 1. Injurious; wrongful. [ Obs. ] “Tortious power.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Imploying tort, or privat injury for which the law gives damages; involing tort. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. (Law) In a tortous manner. [ 1913 Webster ]