morne
1 of 3noun
ˈmȯ(ə)rn
plural -s
: the head of a lance blunted for tilting
morné
2 of 3adjective (1)
mor·né
(ˌ)mȯr¦nā
: of or relating to a heraldic representation of a lion without teeth, tongue, or claws
morne
3 of 3adjective (2)
ˈmȯ(ə)rn
: having a dismal quality or effect : gloomy
the morne cliffs, the dead cities, the desolate shores of a leaden sea
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English moorne, from Middle French morne cap to cover the head of a tilting lance, from morner to blunt, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German mornēn to grieve, mourn
Adjective (1)
French, from past participle of morner to blunt
Adjective (2)
French, from Old French, from morner to blunt