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morris Definition

mor·ris (môris, mär-)

adjective

designating or of an old folk dance formerly common in England, esp. on May Day, in which fancy costumes were worn, often those associated with characters in the Robin Hood legends

Etymology: < ME morys, Moorish

noun

this dance

Morris¹ Definition

Mor·ris (môris, mär-)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Morrie, Morry

Etymology: var. of Maurice

Morris² Definition

Mor·ris (môris, mär-)

  1. Morris, Gouverneur (guv′ər nir) 1752-1816; Am. statesman & diplomat

  2. Morris, Robert 1734-1806; Am. financier & patriot

  3. Morris, William 1834-96; Eng. poet, artist, craftsman, & socialist

morris Usage Examples

Converse of object

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Adjective modifier

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Modifies a noun

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Noun used with modifier

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morris Quotes

Britain is a Morris Minor country, but with Rolls Royce diplomacy.

—Anonymous