Defn: A diseased state; unhealthiness. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
MORCEAU
Mor`ceau", n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A bit; a morsel.
MORDACIOUS Mor*da"cious, a. Etym: [L. mordax, -acis, fr. mordere, morsum, to bite. See Morsel.]
Defn: Biting; given to biting; hence, figuratively, sarcastic;
severe; scathing.
— Mor*da"cious*ly, adv.
MORDACITY
Mor*dac"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. mordacitas: cf. F. mordacité. See
Mordacious.]
Defn: The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality. Bacon.
MORDANT
Mor"dant, a. Etym: [F., p.pr. of mordere to bite; L. mordere. See
Morsel.]
1. Biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe.
2. (Dyeing & Calico Printing)