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plural noun Sociology.
folkways of central importance accepted without question and embodying the fundamental moral views of a group.
Origin:
1905–10; < Latin mōres, plural of mōs usage, custom
1905–10; < Latin mōres, plural of mōs usage, custom
Synonyms
customs, conventions, practices.
customs, conventions, practices.
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Mores
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example Sentences
- Although not actually illegal, this act is obviously contrary to prevailing mores, yet there is no victim.
- Burning Man participants are often borderline fundamentalist about the mores of their desert bacchanalia.
- When law and mores conflict as obviously as this, the mores always win.
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adjective, compar. of much or many with most as superl.
1.
in greater quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: I need more money.
2.
additional or further: Do you need more time? More discussion seems pointless.
noun
3.
an additional quantity, amount, or number: I would give you more if I had it. He likes her all the more. When I could take no more of such nonsense, I left.
4.
a greater quantity, amount, or degree: More is expected of him. The price is more than I thought.
5.
something of greater importance: His report is more than a survey.
6.
(used with a plural verb
) a greater number of a class specified, or the greater number of persons: More will attend this year than ever before.
) a greater number of a class specified, or the greater number of persons: More will attend this year than ever before. adverb compar. of much with most as superl.
Idioms7.
8.
in addition; further; longer; again: Let's talk more another time. We couldn't stand it any more.
10.
more and more, to an increasing extent or degree; gradually more: They became involved more and more in stock speculation.
11.
more or less,
a.
to some extent; somewhat: She seemed more or less familiar with the subject.
b.
about; in substance; approximately: We came to more or less the same conclusion.
noun
Mossi (def. 2).
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Word Origin & History
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O.E. mara (adj.) "greater, more," used as a comp. of micel "great" (see mickle), from P.Gmc. *maizon (cf. O.S. mera, O.N. meiri, O.Fris. mara, M.Du. mere, O.H.G. mero, Ger. mehr), from PIE *meis (cf. Avestan mazja "greater," O.Ir. mor "great," Gk. -moros "great," Oscan mais
EXPAND"more"). O.E. used related ma "more" as adv., n., from P.Gmc. *mais; this became M.E. mo, but more in this sense began to predominate in later M.E.
COLLAPSE
"Take some more tea," the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter: "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Cultural Dictionary
mores [(mawr-ayz, mawr-eez)]The customs and manners of a social group or culture. Mores often serve as moral guidelines for acceptable behavior but are not necessarily religious or ethical.
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