A type of traditional English folk dance performed in groups with bells, ribbons, and sticks; also a name.
Possibly from 'Moorish' dance, though this is debated. May derive from the name 'Morris' itself, or from 'moresco' (Moorish), suggesting Middle Eastern origins adapted into English tradition.
Morris dancing is so uniquely English that it feels ancient, but experts think it might actually come from Spanish and North African traditions brought home by English traders and warriors!
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