Jedidiah 1761–1826, U.S. geographer and Congregational clergyman (father of Samuel F. B. Morse).
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.
a male given name, form of Maurice.
noting or pertaining to the Morse code or the system of communications using it.
pertaining to any code resembling the Morse code.
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
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After divorcing her husband, she was posted to RAF Gibraltar where she worked as a telegraphist, a job which saw her work with morse code and given high level security clearance.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
Perhaps the message was hinting at the aliens’ appearance, morse code, cellular automata or the genetic secrets of E.T.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 3, 2023
They flash like morse code messages from childhood, the Tinkerbells of the longest days of summer.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Another method disclosed by Mr. Guri changes a computer’s blinking LED lights into morse code to transmit data from the secure computers.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
How would you like to have a try at a morse?
From The Wreckers of Sable Island by Oxley, J. Macdonald (James Macdonald)
Keven Morse, superintendent of East Lawn Cemetery, said he has seen deer, geese, hawks, foxes, coyotes, and countless bees during his family's 46 years helping manage the nonprofit cemetery.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
The high court had considered the issue in a 1995 case, Morse v.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
While the telegraph had already achieved near-instant communication, it was limited to the sterile clicks of Morse code.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Morse said while Aziz Ahmadzai had received outstanding care in hospital, she had been surprised that he did not qualify for help from veterans' charities.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
It was suggested the children study Morse code in the dining room, but the afternoon was so beautiful, and the shady courtyard so inviting, they begged to pack lunches and study outside.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
Around 138 home credit companies left the sector in 2020, according to sub-prime lender Morses Club.
From Reuters ● Jun. 16, 2021
And, while I consider myself a pretty good sleuth when it comes to Marples and Morses, I have never come close to guessing how a Creek crime was committed.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2013
When the collection outgrew their house, the Morses created the Salvador Dalí Museum in a wing of Mr. Morse’s business in 1971.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2010
For years, the Morses have had a large social media following of people who admire their devotion to adoption and their care for medically troubled kids.
From Washington Post
“It’d take half a dozen Morses, and then some, to sew me up.”
From Jacob's Ladder by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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