Maurice

[ mawr-is, mor-, maw-rees; French maw-rees ]

noun

1. German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
2. of Nassau, 1567–1625, Dutch statesman.
3. a male given name.

Maurice

/ ˈmɒrɪs /

noun

1. Maurice15211553MSaxonPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1521–53, duke of Saxony (1541–53) and elector of Saxony (1547–53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany
2. Maurice15671625MDutchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567–1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609)
3. MauriceFrederick Denison18051872MEnglishRELIGION: theologianPOLITICS: Christian socialist Frederick Denison. 1805–72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism

Example Sentences

Petersen, who earned his nickname after starring as youngster Smiley Greevins in the classic 1956 Australian film “Smiley,” went to the same school as Barry Gibb and his twin brothers, Maurice and Robin Gibb.

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Probably not given that Foster said last week he pulled out footage of Maurice Jones-Drew running for 322 yards against Washington in 2004 and Foster rushing for 301 yards against the Huskies in 2001, only for the Bruins to stumble Friday during a 31-19 loss to Washington in Seattle.

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Police identified the suspect as Maurice Latorre, 49.

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She brought her work to the Washington Ballet and collaborated with choreographers Maurice Béjart and Jennifer Muller/The Works.

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“The likely sources more likely appear to be from animal products, rather than wild birds,” De St. Maurice said.

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