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   Morose (mṓ‑rōsˈ), a. [L. morosus, prop., excessively addicted to any particular way or habit, fr. mos, moris, manner, habit, way of life: cf. F. morose.]
   1. Of a sour temper; sullen and austere; ill-humored; severe. “A morose and affected taciturnity.”  I. Watts.
   
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   2. Lascivious; brooding over evil thoughts. [Obs.]
   
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   Syn. -- Sullen; gruff; severe; austere; gloomy; crabbed; crusty; churlish; surly; ill-humored.
   
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