mores

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.
noun
  1. plural of more
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of more
name
  1. plural of More

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːɹeɪz/ /ˈmɔːɹiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mores.wav /ˈmoɹeɪz/ /ˈmoɹiz/ /ˈmoɹz/ /ˈmoːɹæɪz/ /ˈmoːɹiːz/ /mɔː.ɹz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mores2.wav

Word forms

mores moeurs

Etymology

From Latin mōrēs (“ways, character, morals”), the plural of mōs. Doublet of moeurs.

Derived words

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