Morgan
nounEtymology from Old Welsh Morcant, possibly from *mor (“sea”) (Welsh môr) or *mọr (“great”) (Old Welsh maur) + *kantos (“circle”) (Welsh cant), meaning “great chief” or “sea chief”.
1
A horse of a compact breed from Vermont; named for Justin Morgan, owner of the stud from which the breed originated.
2
A British sports car manufacturer; named for founder H. F. S. Morgan.
3
A Morgan dollar.
Numismatic slang
- Related terms
- Morgan le Fay