English
Etymology
F. morceler, to break into pieces
Verb
morcel
- misspelling of|morsel
#*Bvt he to comfort vs one ane sad �to qyham I gyf now ye morcel of bred of jow, ... Title: Legends of the Saints in Publisher: Printed for the Society by W. Blackwood and sons. Author(s): W. M. (William Musham) Metcalfe, John Barbour. Publication Date: 1896 Page 74.
#*1821,April 20th : We continue to enjoy fine weather. The turf is getting dry and cheap but potatoes are eight pence per stone. Mr Bogonier has not one single morcel of food. Title: To the Land of the Free from This Island of Slaves Publisher: Cork University Press Author(s):Henry Stratford Persse Publication Date: Mar 1, 1998 p. 88
Usage notes
false friend|French|morceau
Dictionary notes
Category:Dictionary notes
Collins Word Exchange, Merriam-Webster Online, and MSN Encarta Dictionary all have no entry.
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