I. noun
or mor·rice ˈmȯrə̇s, ˈmär- ; also morris dance
( plural morrises or morrices )
Etymology: Middle English moreys daunce, from moreys, morys Moorish + daunce dance — more at moorish
1. : a vigorous dance done by men wearing costumes and bells and carrying sticks or handkerchiefs and performed as a traditional part of English pageants, processions, and May Day games, often by a group of six men plus solo dancers who represent traditional characters
2. : a lively and rhythmic movement suggestive of a morris
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: alteration of merels
: an ancient game for two in which each player has from 3 to 12 counters placed at the angles of a figure consisting of three concentric squares and tries to be first to secure a row of 3 on any line — called also merels, mill, morelles