Morse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɔːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Morse is a noun meaning A clasp or fastening used to fasten a cope in the front, usually decorative.
Meaning
A clasp or fastening used to fasten a cope in the front, usually decorative.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Synonym of walrus.
Example Sentences
The morse bore a seraph's head in gold-thread raised work.
The morse is said to roar or bellow loudly, but the animal we slew made no outcry, [...]
Then we passed through a great deale of small ice, and sawe, upon some peices, two morses, and upon some, one; and also diuers seales, layeing upon peices of ice.
Word Forms
- morses
Synonyms for morse
Depending on context, synonyms include walrus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fairbanks, walrus, morris, ferry, pinniped, tusker.
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