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Morris

surname and masc. proper name, in some cases representing Maurice (common form Morice), or a nickname, Moorish, for one who is swarthy. As a style of furniture, wallpaper, etc., by 1874, in reference to poet and craftsman William Morris (1834-1896).

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Definitions of Morris from WordNet

Morris (n.)
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902);
Synonyms: Esther Morris / Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack Morris
Morris (n.)
English poet and craftsman (1834-1896);
Synonyms: William Morris
Morris (n.)
leader of the American Revolution who signed the Declaration of Independence and raised money for the Continental Army (1734-1806);
Synonyms: Robert Morris
Morris (n.)
United States statesman who led the committee that produced the final draft of the United States Constitution (1752-1816);
Synonyms: Gouverneur Morris
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