Friday, February 24, 2012

morays/mores: Entry for Friday, February 24, 2012

morays/mores
The customs of a people are its mores. These may include its morals (ethics), but the word “mores” is not synonymous with “morals.” Some eels are morays, but they aren’t known particularly for their social customs, though both words are pronounced the same.

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