Morse

¹ American  

[mawrs] / mɔrs /

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.

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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 ² American  

[mawrs] / mɔrs /

noun

Ecclesiastical.

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

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morse ¹ British  

/ mɔːs /

noun

1. a clasp or fastening on a cope

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Morse ² British  

/ mɔːs /

noun

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

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Morse Scientific  

/ môrs /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of morse

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

Example Sentences

Morse Ventures, an entity owned by MCR Investors LLC Chief Executive Tyler Morse, is providing a $50 million equity commitment as part of the new deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tandy's number eight choices in the autumn included Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell, Taine Plumtree and Morgan Morse, while Ross Moriarty could return to provide another option.

From BBC

Ed Morse, global commodities strategist and senior advisor at Hartree Partners, asid in the last two months, Chinese purchases for its strategic reserve have been lower.

From Barron's

Morse expects there could be an indication from China on its purchases later this quarter.

From Barron's

“They are the swing between it being a loose market and a tight market. They are likely to keep it a tighter market,” Morse said.

From Barron's