Morseled: meaning, definitions and examples
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morseled
[ ˈmɔːrsəld ]
past action
The term 'morseled' is the past tense of 'morsel,' which typically means to provide food in small, bite-sized pieces. It can refer to the act of serving or consuming food in a manner where it's cut or divided into smaller portions. This often pertains to meat or snacks, emphasizing the way food is handled or presented in a meal. The use of the word can also imply care in preparation or serving, showing attention to detail in presentation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She morseled the chicken for the guests.
- The chef morseled the dessert into tiny servings.
- He morseled the fruit salad for the picnic.
- They have morseled the appetizers for easier serving.
Translations
Translations of the word "morseled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 morseled
🇮🇳 morseled
🇩🇪 morseled
🇮🇩 morseled
🇺🇦 morseled
🇵🇱 morseled
🇯🇵 morseled
🇫🇷 morseled
🇪🇸 morseled
🇹🇷 morseled
🇰🇷 morseled
🇸🇦 morseled
🇨🇿 morseled
🇸🇰 morseled
🇨🇳 morseled
🇸🇮 morseled
🇮🇸 morseled
🇰🇿 morseled
🇬🇪 morseled
🇦🇿 morseled
🇲🇽 morseled
Etymology
The word 'morsel' traces its origins to the Middle English term 'morsel,' which itself came from the Old French 'morsel,' meaning 'a small bite or piece.' The root of the word can be found in the Latin 'morsus,' meaning 'a bite,' derived from the verb 'mordere,' which means 'to bite.' Over time, the term has evolved to denote not just a small piece of food, but also a general sense of something that is small or insignificant in size. The transition of 'morsel' into a verb form like 'morseled' reflects an adaptation in the English language, allowing for a past participle to describe the action of cutting or serving food into smaller portions. This usage emphasizes the growing culinary culture of presentation and the enjoyment of food in manageable sizes.