Morris

[ mawr-is, mor- ]

/ ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- /

noun

Esther Hobart Mc·Quigg Slack [muh-kwig slak] /məˈkwɪg ˈslæk/,1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.

Gouv·er·neur

[guhv-er-neer] /ˌgʌv ərˈnɪər/,1752–1816, U.S. statesman.

Robert,1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.

William,1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.

Wright,1910–1998, U.S. novelist.

a male given name, form of Maurice.

Definition for morris (2 of 2)

morris dance

[ mawr-is, mor- ]

/ ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- /

noun

a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities.

Also called mor·ris.

Origin of morris dance

1425–75; late Middle English moreys daunce Moorish dance; see Moorish

Example sentences from the Web for morris

Morris struggled to straighten his back, which involved stiffening a spine rarely used.

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The convergence of these signs lit Morris up like a firecracker.

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The 289-page satire follows Morris Feldstein, a pharmaceutical salesman who gets seduced by a lonely receptionist.

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At some point during his busy schedule, Israel found the time to write a book, titled The Global War on Morris.

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Guilt, when dispensed in the circumstances Morris occupied, is the anti-Viagra.

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Mrs. Morris then proceeded to give in fragmentary speeches an outline of the constitution and government of the estate.

Desperate Remedies |Thomas Hardy
It doesnt occur to you, apparently, that you might ask a good deal more than this in return for what you did for Morris.

The Lucky Seventh |Ralph Henry Barbour
Morris bowed his head in assent, and there was silence for a while.

Stella Fregelius |H. Rider Haggard
A gentleman resident in the town here—a Sanskrit scholar, and friend of Mr Morris.

Glyn Severn's Schooldays |George Manville Fenn
"Good morning," said Morris, as he took his place at the little table.

In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories |Robert Barr

British Dictionary definitions for morris (1 of 2)

Morris

/ (ˈmɒrɪs) /

noun

William. 1834–96, English poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist writer. He founded the Kelmscott Press (1890)

British Dictionary definitions for morris (2 of 2)

morris dance

/ (ˈmɒrɪs) /

noun

any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales Often shortened to: morris

Derived forms of morris dance

morris dancing, noun

Word Origin for morris dance

C15 moreys daunce Moorish dance. See Moor

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