English word origin

Etymology of -more

From Middle English -more, -mor, from mor (“more”, adverb). Analogically formed to -most.

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Source etymology 1

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suffix

Used to form a comparative of certain adjectives and adverbs, usually ending in -er.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English -more, -mor, from mor (“more”, adverb). Analogically formed to -most.

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Inherited-form mention-moreenm

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

suffix

Used for placenames; variant of moor.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Identical with moor.

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Raw extraction fields are retained for auditing. Their order does not establish ancestry.

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