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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mor′ris dance′ (môr′is, mor′-),USA pronunciation - Music and Dancea rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, esp. in May Day festivities. Also called mor′ris.
- 1425–75; late Middle English moreys daunce Moorish dance; see Moorish
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: morris dance /ˈmɒrɪs/ n - any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales
Often shortened to: morris
Etymology: 15th Century moreys daunce Moorish dance. See Moormorris dancing n |