= morris dance, n. 1.

A lively traditional English dance performed in formation by a group of dancers in a distinctive costume (usually wearing bells and ribbons and…

A morris dance; (perhaps also more generally) a dance of Moorish style. Also: an entertainment involving such dances. Cf. Morisco, n. 2a.

Frequently with the. = morris dance, n. 1. to dance the morris: to take part in a morris dance.

In full Moresque dance. A morris dance; a dance of Moorish style or character. Cf. Moresco, n. 1, Morisco, n. 2a. Obsolete.

A dance of Moorish style or containing Moorish elements, similar to and sometimes identified with the morris dance; the music which accompanies…

A Moorish dance; = Morisco, n. 2a. Now historical.

The action of participating in a morris dance, performance in a morris dance; this as a pastime or entertainment.

A hobby-horse dance. Obsolete.

(see sense 2).

a vigorous Moorish dance in which rattles or castanets are used to emphasize the movements of the dancers; = Morisco, n. 2a.

= Morisco, n. 2a. Cf. Morisca, n.