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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moris, -ish, a. [Late ME. morys (1434), e.m.E. moorish (1600), f. Mor(e n.1: cf. OF. morisque (F. Moresque).] Of ‘Moorish’ origin, Moorish, negro. — 1506 Treas. Acc. III 113.
For ii pair grene carsay hos to the Moris lasses 1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas 55.
A virgin preist by chance of Morish lyne, Expert in magick, hath from thence repair'd
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