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Moral

2 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means relating to principles of right and wrong behavior
1
Stage 1 of 2
mos
Latin · ancient
"custom, manner"
custom, manner, the plural mores meaning customs or morals
2
Stage 2 of 2
moral
English · 1300s
"relating to principles of right and wrong behavior"
settled as the English word for principles of right and wrong behavior
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