Definition

A decorative clasp used to fasten a cape at the front.

Example

She wore a beautiful morse to hold her cape together.

Conversation

I saw a really cool antique morse at the flea market yesterday.

Oh nice! What did it look like?

It was a beautifully designed clasp, perfect for a cape.

That sounds unique! I’d love to see it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'morse' originates from the name Samuel Morse, who was an American inventor and artist, best known for developing the Morse code system. The term 'morse' itself does not have a Latin or Greek root but is derived from the surname of its creator, thus directly linking it to the communication method he invented.

Memory Tip

Think of Samuel Morse, the inventor of Morse code, to remember that 'morse' refers to the system of dots and dashes he created for communication.

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