Definition of morris dance in English:

morris dance

noun ˈmɒrɪsdɑːnsˈmɔrəs ˌdæns

A lively traditional English dance performed out of doors by groups known as ‘sides’. Dancers wear a distinctive costume that is mainly black and white and has small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks.
Example sentencesExamples
- There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display.
- One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance.
- Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes.
- The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops.
- George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today.

Phrases

morris dancing

Example sentencesExamples
- According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899.
- There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing.
- There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team.
- Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing.
- Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts.

Derivatives

morris dancer

noun ˈmɒrɪs ˌdɑːnsə

Among the entertainments on offer were a Punch and Judy show and displays by morris dancers, majorettes, and judo and aikido displays.
Example sentencesExamples
- Anyone interested in joining the procession of decorated wagons, morris dancers, bands and queens will be welcome, including walkers and vintage vehicles.
- There will be a May Day event featuring a display of falconry and a performance by morris dancers.
- A group of village morris dancers has begun a massive drive to improve the image and boost numbers in their traditional pastime.
- Performances by morris dancers and the fair will start at 11 am.

morris dancing

noun

There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team.
Example sentencesExamples
- According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899.
- There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing.
- Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing.
- Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts.

Origin

Late Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained.

Definition of morris dance in US English:

morris dance

nounˈmɔrəs ˌdæns

A lively traditional English dance performed outdoors by groups known as “sides.” Dancers wear distinctive costumes that are mainly black and white and have small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops.
- One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance.
- Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes.
- George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today.
- There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display.

Origin

Late Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained.

单词	morris dance
释义	Definition of morris dance in English: morris dance noun ˈmɒrɪsdɑːnsˈmɔrəs ˌdæns A lively traditional English dance performed out of doors by groups known as ‘sides’. Dancers wear a distinctive costume that is mainly black and white and has small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks. Example sentencesExamples There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display. One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance. Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes. The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops. George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today. Phrases morris dancing Example sentencesExamples According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899. There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing. There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team. Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing. Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts. Derivatives morris dancer noun ˈmɒrɪs ˌdɑːnsə Among the entertainments on offer were a Punch and Judy show and displays by morris dancers, majorettes, and judo and aikido displays. Example sentencesExamples Anyone interested in joining the procession of decorated wagons, morris dancers, bands and queens will be welcome, including walkers and vintage vehicles. There will be a May Day event featuring a display of falconry and a performance by morris dancers. A group of village morris dancers has begun a massive drive to improve the image and boost numbers in their traditional pastime. Performances by morris dancers and the fair will start at 11 am. morris dancing noun There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team. Example sentencesExamples According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899. There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing. Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing. Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts. Origin Late Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained. noun.1 phr. Definition of morris dance in US English: morris dance nounˈmɔrəs ˌdæns A lively traditional English dance performed outdoors by groups known as “sides.” Dancers wear distinctive costumes that are mainly black and white and have small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks. Example sentencesExamples The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops. One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance. Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes. George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today. There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display. Origin Late Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained.
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