Morris
Americannoun
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Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack 1814–1902, U.S. suffragist.
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Gouverneur 1752–1816, U.S. statesman.
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Robert, 1734–1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England.
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William, 1834–96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer.
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Wright, 1910–1998, U.S. novelist.
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a male given name, form of Maurice.
noun
Example Sentences
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Morris Katz, a New York-based ad maker who helped recruit Platner, said the Democratic Party needed candidates who come from outside traditional politics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Among the artists who have publicly backed out are Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Young MC, Morris Day and Martina McBride were among those who said they would not perform at the concert series scheduled for June and July on the National Mall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"Contrary to rumor, Morris Day and the Time will not be performing at the 'Great American State Fair,'" he wrote on Instagram.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Akira reached around Sue, took the reins, and with a click of her tongue and a squeeze of her legs, they took off into the dark, smoky woods, Morris roaring angrily at their escape.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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