Maurice
Americannoun
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German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
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of Nassau, 1567–1625, Dutch statesman.
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a male given name.
noun
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1521–53, duke of Saxony (1541–53) and elector of Saxony (1547–53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany
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known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567–1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609)
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Frederick Denison. 1805–72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism
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Maurice Brown, director of the Ulster Bands showcase, said his involvement this week was "beyond my wildest dreams".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In May, the rapper's stepbrother Maurice Shakur filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Judge Maurice C. Frazier issued the protective order against Adjepong on July 10; it will remain in place until July 10, 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The repertoire will include Angelin Preljocaj’s pas de deux from “Le Parc,” Maurice Béjart’s “The Firebird” and his choreography for Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero,” which is the centerpiece of the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
By the time Maurice arrived I was noticeably restless and impatient to return north.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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