Morrison

[ mawr-uh-suh n, mor- ]

/ ˈmɔr ə sən, ˈmɒr- /

noun

Herbert Stanley,1888–1965, English labor leader and statesman.

Toni,born 1931, U.S. novelist: Nobel prize 1993.

a male given name.

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Example sentences from the Web for morrison

Morrison handed her a “Yes” campaign leaflet printed in Polish.
Scots Must Choose Heart or Head|Nico Hines|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She said someone had already given her the literature in her native language, but Morrison was confident.
Scots Must Choose Heart or Head|Nico Hines|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, I had to pass on a nice book deal, good front $$, for Unhinged because they wanted me to write more about Jim (Morrison).
The Doors Never Sold Out to Crass Commercialism|John Densmore|September 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Morrison performed the review at the request of the state Department of Developmental Services.
California Police Ignored, Mishandled Sex Assaults Reported by Disabled|Ryan Gabrielson|November 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Morrison and members of the military community discuss why the numbers have gone up, and what can be done.
Psychologist Marjorie Morrison Hosts a #VetChat on Military Suicide|Jake Heller|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Involuntarily Morrison, like thousands of others, had screened his sight with his hands after the second flash.
Average Jones|Samuel Hopkins Adams
I stood looking out of a small window from Captain Morrison's house.
A Child of the Sea; and Life Among the Mormons|Elizabeth Whitney Williams
Four weeks had passed since the Morrison dinner, and Katherine was tired.
The Wit and Humor of America, Volume V. (of X.)|Various
Before this misadventure Nial had been what Mr. Morrison himself called "a waefu' bairn."
Pharais and The Mountain Lovers|Fiona Macleod
She boldly ventured to advance the needful twenty pounds, my Uncles Lauder and Morrison guaranteeing repayment.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie|Andrew Carnegie

British Dictionary definitions for morrison

Morrison

/ (ˈmɒrɪsən) /

noun

Herbert Stanley, Baron Morrison of Lambeth. 1888–1965, British Labour statesman, Home Secretary and Minister for Home Security in Churchill's War Cabinet (1942–45)

Jim, full name James Douglas Morrison. 1943–71, US rock singer and songwriter, lead vocalist with the Doors

Toni, full name Chloe Anthony Morrison. born 1931, US novelist, whose works include Sula (1974), Song of Solomon (1977), Beloved (1987), Jazz (1992), and Paradise (1998): awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993

Van, full name George Ivan Morrison. born 1945, Northern Irish rock singer and songwriter. His albums include Astral Weeks (1968), Moondance (1970), Avalon Sunset (1989), and Days Like These (1995)

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