MORIGEROUS

Etymology

Adjective

morigerous (comparative more morigerous, superlative most morigerous)

(obsolete) obedient; obsequious

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*rig"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. morigerus; oss, moris, custom, manner + gerere to bear, conduct.]

Definition: Obedient; obsequious. [Obs.] Brathwait.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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