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  morse

  noun

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

  noun

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

morse

¹ American  

[mawrs] / mɔrs /

noun

Ecclesiastical.

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

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Morse ² American  

[mawrs] / mɔrs /

noun

Morses plural

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 ¹ 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 ² British  

/ mɔːs /

noun

1. a clasp or fastening on a cope

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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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Noun Inflected Forms

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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

"I just felt bad having to mow in certain areas," Morse said.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

For the Morse opinion Jackson cites, Justice Clarence Thomas was already on the court.

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

Editors quickly signed up to pay Morse for instant news transmissions by telegraph.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock