Maure
/mɔːr/noun
An obsolete English term for a Moor, especially a Moor’s head used as a heraldic emblem.
Did you know?In heraldry, a maure commonly appears as a Moor’s head, connecting medieval European symbolism with the historical name Maurus.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Μαῦρος (Mauros)
“A name associated with the Moors; also connected with the sense “dark” or “black” in later interpretation.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Maurus
“A Moor or inhabitant of Mauretania in North Africa.”
Old French
Old French
more / maure
“A Moor; a person from the Muslim peoples of North Africa.”
Middle English
Middle English
more / maure
“A Moor, or a representation of one.”
Modern English
English
maure
“An obsolete heraldic term for a Moor’s head or figure.”