n. [ F., fr. mordre to bite + L. pedis louse. ] (Zool.) A louse. Hudibras. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ G. ] (Min.) A dark variety of smoky quartz. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. morion, Sp. morrion; cf. Sp. morra the upper part of the head, morro anything that is round. ] A kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat resembling a hat. [ 1913 Webster ]

A battered morion on his brow. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]