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Brain sb. [OE. braegen = MLG. bragen, bregen, (M)Du. brein :– WGmc. *brazna.] 1. The convoluted mass of nervous substance contained in the skull of man and other vertebrates. Formerly restricted to the anterior portion (L. cerebrum), as opp. to the posterior portion (L. cerebellum); but now used of the entire organ, and extended to the analogous organs of invertebrates. When mere cerebral substance is meant, the pl. is used. 2. Taken as the seat of sensation, the organ of thought, memory, or imagination. (Usually pl., exc. in dignified language.) ME. 3. fig. Intellectual power, intellect, sense, thought, imagination. (Often pl.). ME. [Shorter Oxford English Dictionary] [brain stimulator = off] [/]  Morsel sb. ME. [- OFr. morsel (mod. morceau), dim. of mors; see MORSE sb., -EL] 1. A bite; a mouthful; now, a small piece of food (cf. 2). b. A small meal; a snack 1470. c. transf. and fig. late ME. 2. A small piece (of anything); a fragment. ME. Philosophers are keen to exercise their eyes and brains, but we would like to put in a word for the heart, liver and lungs. Don't just live in your head. The Pathways web sites are the work of philosophy teachers, students and enthusiasts around the globe. Pick any letter to start your journey. Email Webmaster

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