Mōrse1, n.
[Fr. morse, Russ. morj, Lapp. morʹsk.] (Zoöl.) The sea-horse, or walrus. See WALRUS.
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[Fr. morse, Russ. morj, Lapp. morʹsk.] (Zoöl.) The sea-horse, or walrus. See WALRUS.
n. [Lat. morsus, a biting, a clasp, from mordere, to bite.] A clasp or fastening for garments in front, usually made of the precious metals.
Fairholt.