Morné, n.

(môr-nā'), n. [Fr., from morne, sad, sorrowful. See MOURN.]

1. The head of the lance used in tilting or other peaceful encounters. It was curved so that an adversary might be unhorsed, but not wounded, by a stroke. Fairholt.
2. (Her.) A rampant lion depicted in coat-armor, but without teeth, tongue, or claws. [Written also mort-né.]