morne

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noun

ˈmȯ(ə)rn

plural -s

: the head of a lance blunted for tilting

morné

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adjective (1)

mor·​né

(ˌ)mȯr¦nā

: of or relating to a heraldic representation of a lion without teeth, tongue, or claws

morne

3 of 3

adjective (2)

ˈmȯ(ə)rn

: having a dismal quality or effect : gloomy

the morne cliffs, the dead cities, the desolate shores of a leaden sea

—Boris von Anrep

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English moorne, from Middle French morne cap to cover the head of a tilting lance, from morner to blunt, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German mornēn to grieve, mourn

Adjective (1)

French, from past participle of morner to blunt

Adjective (2)

French, from Old French, from morner to blunt

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