morsel

Etymology

From Middle English morsel, from Old French morsel, from Medieval Latin morsellum (“a bit, a little piece”), diminutive of Latin morsum (“a bit”), neuter of morsus, perfect passive participle of mordeo (“I bite”). Compare French morceau.

noun

  1. A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.
    By sticking out his tongue and curling it sideways to explore the hairy jungle around his mouth, he was always able to find a tasty morsel here and there to nibble on. 1979, Roald Dahl, The Twits
  2. A mouthful of food.
  3. A very small amount.
    Didn't even a morsel of decency remain in his brother? 2008, Pamela Griffin, New York Brides, Barbour Publishing, page 70

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