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English
Etymology
From French, from mordre (“to bite”) + Latin pedis (“louse”).
Pronunciation
Noun
morpion (plural morpions)
- (obsolete) A louse.
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He 'ad gotten for his proper Ease
References
“morpion”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
French
Etymology
From mordre + pion.
Pronunciation
Noun
morpion m (plural morpions)
- (in the plural) crabs, pubic lice
- brat, sprog, unruly child
- tic-tac-toe (US), noughts and crosses (UK)
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Norman
Etymology
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Noun
morpion m (plural morpions)
- (Jersey) crab louse