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morne
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morne, a.
Of or pertaining to the morn; morning. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
morne, n. [F., fr. morne sad, sorrowful. See Mourn.].
A ring fitted upon the head of a lance to prevent wounding an adversary in tilting. [1913 Webster]
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