Morris

biographical name

Mor·ris ˈmȯr-əs

ˈmär-

Gou*ver*neur ˌgə-vər-ˈnir

ˌgə-və-

1752–1816 American statesman and diplomat

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morris

noun

mor·ris ˈmȯr-əs

ˈmär-

: a vigorous English dance traditionally performed by men wearing costumes and bells

Etymology

Middle English moreys "Moorish"

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