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
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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, nounWord Origin for morris dance
C15
moreys daunce Moorish dance. See
Moor