Maurice
Definitions
- A male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Morris.
- A surname originating as a patronymic, equivalent to English Morris.
Equivalents
Examples
“For some reason⟳ I am a man known by his surname; I might never have⟳ been christened for all the use⟳ my friends make⟳ of the rather affected Maurice my literary parents gave me.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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