morse

¹

[mawrs]

noun

Ecclesiastical.

1. an ornamented metal clasp or brooch for fastening a cope in front.

Morse

²

[mawrs]

noun

1. Jedidiah 1761–1826, U.S. geographer and Congregational clergyman (father of Samuel F. B. Morse).

2. Samuel F(inley) B(reese) 1791–1872, U.S. artist and inventor: developer of the first successful telegraph in the U.S.; inventor of the most commonly used telegraphic code system.

3. Morse code.

4. a male given name, form of Maurice.

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to the Morse code or the system of communications using it.

2. pertaining to any code resembling the Morse code.

morse

¹

/ mɔːs /

noun

1. a clasp or fastening on a cope

Morse

²

/ mɔːs /

noun

1. Samuel Finley Breese (ˈfɪnlɪ briːz). 1791–1872, US inventor and painter. He invented the first electric telegraph and the Morse code

Morse

1. American inventor who was a pioneer in the field of telegraphy and in 1844 introduced a telegraphic code for transmitting messages, which became known as Morse code.

Word History and Origins

Origin of morse¹

1375–1425; late Middle English mors < Old French < Latin morsus fastening, literally, act of biting, equivalent to mord ( ēre ) to bite + -tus, suffix of v. action

Word History and Origins

Origin of morse¹

C15: from Old French mors, from Latin morsus clasp, bite, from mordēre to bite

Example Sentences

In his 15-page review, Lord Morse concluded that a decision to limit building work to times when the House of Lords was not sitting was key factor in the delays.

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In July, following complaints by peers in the House of Lords, the Lord Speaker asked Lord Morse, a former auditor of government projects, to investigate the reasons behind the delay.

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In his report, Lord Morse said that in February 2022 the cost of the project had been calculated based on the assumption that building work would "proceed continuously from start to finish" and that the entrance would be closed for use.

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Lord Morse said the original assumption about the entrance "proved incorrect and materially increased the cost of delivery".

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Lord Morse said such disruptions "might reasonably have been anticipated" but were "not directly attributable to the way in which the project was managed".

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