MORSEL


Meaning of MORSEL in English

■ noun

1》 a small piece of food; a mouthful.

2》 a small amount or piece: a ~ of advice.

Origin

ME: from OFr., dimin. of mors 'a bite', from L. mors- , mordere 'to bite'.

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