Morse
/ˈmɔː(ɹ)s/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Morses · Morsing · Morsed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To transmit by Morse code.
Verb
Examples
It was Gibson who was right. Code 78A was Morsed back to Grantham – 'bomb despatched and hit wall but no breach observed'. No doubt the wording of Operation Chastise's operation order now started to hit home […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A clasp or fastening used to fasten a cope in the front, usually decorative.
Noun
Examples
The morse bore a seraph's head in gold-thread raised work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Morse” mean?
To transmit by Morse code.
Is “Morse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.