morpion
French
noun
Definitions
- (in plural morpions) crabs, pubic lice
- brat, sprog, unruly child
- tic-tac-toe (US), noughts and crosses (UK)
Etymology
Affix from French mordre (bite) + French pion (pawn).
Origin
French
pion
Gloss
pawn
Affix from French mordre (bite) + French pion (pawn).
French
pion
pawn