morpion

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English

Etymology

From French, from mordre (to bite) + Latin pedis (louse).

Pronunciation

Noun

morpion (plural morpions)

  1. (obsolete) A louse.

References

morpion”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

French

Etymology

From mordre +‎ pion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔʁ.pjɔ̃/
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Noun

morpion m (plural morpions)

  1. (in the plural) crabs, pubic lice
  2. brat, sprog, unruly child
  3. tic-tac-toe (US), noughts and crosses (UK)

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Norman

Etymology

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Noun

morpion m (plural morpions)

  1. (Jersey) crab louse