morris

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional English folk dance that originated in the 15th or 16th century.

  - "The Morris dance is a lively and colorful English tradition."
  - "During the summer solstice, the village comes alive with the sound of Morris dancers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with morris
norris , corris , worris

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Variants

List of all variants of morris that leads to same result
morris , morrises , Gouverneur Morris , Morris , Mark Morris , Robert Morris , William Morris , morris chair , morris chairs , Cape Morris Jesup , Morris Jesup , Cape , Brandes , Georg Brandes , Georg Morris Brandes , Fishbein , Morris Fishbein , Barry Goldwater , Barry Morris Goldwater , Goldwater

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Moorish customs brought to England during the Middle Ages.

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Trivia

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1. Morris dancing was once believed to ward off evil spirits and ensure a good harvest.

2. The first recorded mention of Morris dancing was in a document from 1448.

3. Morris dancers often dance in a circle, with each dancer taking turns to lead the dance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moorish culture: The North African civilization that influenced European art, literature, and music during the Middle Ages.

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Culture

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Morris dancing is a significant part of English folk heritage, often performed at village fetes, weddings, and other community events.

How to Memorize "morris"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the colorful costumes, bells, and sticks used in Morris dancing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Morris dancing with English traditions and community celebrations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a Morris dancer wearing a bell-adorned hat and waving a hankie.

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