Mors

Mors is a term with several senses. In Latin, mors means death. It is a feminine noun of the third declension. The principal forms are: nominative mors; genitive mortis; dative morti; accusative mortem; ablative morte. In the plural: mortes, mortium, mortibus, mortes, mortibus. The expression mors certa, hora incerta is a well-known maxim meaning death is certain, the hour uncertain.

Mors also refers to the Danish island of Mors, located in the Limfjord in northern Jutland. It is the largest island in the Limfjord. The main town is Nykøbing Mors. The island is part of Morsø Municipality and is connected to the mainland by bridges.

As a surname, Mors is used in several European countries and may appear in historical and contemporary records. The name can occur across different languages and may be patronymic or toponymic in origin, depending on regional naming conventions.