"moeurs" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the French mœurs (“ways, character, morals”), from Latin mōrēs (“ways, character, morals”), the plural of mōs. Doublet of mores. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|mœurs||ways, character, morals}} French mœurs (“ways, character, morals”), {{der|en|la|mōrēs||ways, character, morals}} Latin mōrēs (“ways, character, morals”), {{m|la|mōs}} mōs, {{dbt|en|mores}} Doublet of mores Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} moeurs pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative form of mores, a set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices. Tags: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: mores (extra: a set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices)
    Sense id: en-moeurs-en-noun-tLoR3MTo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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