MORRIS


Meaning of MORRIS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mo ̇ r- ə s, ' mär-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English moreys daunce, from moreys Moorish (fr. More Moor) + daunce dance

Date: 1512

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.