morris
morris definition
mor·ris (môr′is, 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 (môr′is, mär′-)
Morris2 definition
Mor·ris (môr′is, mär′-)
- Morris, Gouverneur (guv′ər nir′) 1752-1816; Am. statesman & diplomat
- Morris, Robert 1734-1806; Am. financier & patriot
- Morris, William 1834-96; Eng. poet, artist, craftsman, & socialist
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