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plural morsels
A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food. quotations examples
By sticking out his tongue and curling it sideways to explore the hairy jungle around his mouth, he was always able to find a tasty morsel here and there to nibble on.
1979, Roald Dahl, The Twits
A mouthful of food. quotations examples
Me thinks I ſee the Turke nodding vvith his Turban, and telling me that I ſhould thanke Heaven for that diſtance vvhich is betvvixt us, els he vvould ſvvallovv me all up at one morſell; […]
1644, James Howell, England’s Teares, for the Present Wars, […], London: […] Richard Heron, page 4
A very small amount. quotations examples
Didn't even a morsel of decency remain in his brother?
2008, Pamela Griffin, New York Brides, Barbour Publishing, page 70