morris dance

Mor·ris dance

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-is, mor- dans, dahns]
- /ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- dæns, dɑns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-is, mor- dans, dahns]
- /ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- dæns, dɑns/

Definitions of morris dance words

noun morris dance a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities. 1
noun morris dance any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales 0

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Origin of morris dance

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English moreys daunce Moorish dance; see Moorish

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morris dance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

morris dance usage trend in Literature

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