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Morrison R. Waite

Photograph of Morrison R. Waite Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Morrison R.
Surname
Waite
Occupation
Chief Justice

The Name Morrison

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Morris, derived from the Latin name Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.
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