-more
English
Etymology
From Middle English -more, -mor, from mor (“more”, adverb). Analogically formed to -most.
Suffix
-more
- (archaic) Used to form a comparative of certain adjectives and adverbs, usually ending in -er.
- Used for placenames; variant of moor.
Usage notes
- No longer productive in contemporary English except archaically.
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Middle English
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Suffix
-more
- Used to form a comparative of certain adjectives and adverbs, usually ending in -er.