Defn: One of a celebrated breed of American trotting horses; — so called from the name of the stud from which the breed originated in Vermont.
MORGANATIC Mor`ga*nat"ic, a. Etym: [LL. matrimonium ad morganaticam, fr. morganatica a morning gift, a kind of dowry paid on the morning before or after the marriage, fr. OHG. morgan morning, in morgangeba morning gift, G. morgengabe. See Morn.]
Defn: Pertaining to, in the manner of, or designating, a kind of marriage, called also left-handed marriage, between a man of superior rank and a woman of inferior, in which it is stipulated that neither the latter nor her children shall enjoy the rank or inherit the possessions of her husband. Brande & C. — Mor`ga*nat"ic*al*ly, adv.
MORGAY
Mor"gay, n. Etym: [W. morgi dogfish, shark; mor sea + ci dog.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: The European small-spotted dogfish, or houndfish. See the Note under Houndfish.
MORGLAY
Mor"glay, n. Etym: [Cf. Claymore.]
Defn: A sword. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
MORGUE
Morgue, n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A place where the bodies of persons found dead are exposed, that they may be identified, or claimed by their friends; a deadhouse.
MORIA
Mo"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.