The early part of the day; any early stage.
Pertaining to the early part of the day.
" I will only say 'good morning. – Stories of Birds by Lenore Elizabeth Mulets
" Blatherwick," Wolfenden exclaimed, " what has happened this morning? – Mysterious Mr. Sabin by E. Phillips Oppenheim
" Yes, it is to- morrow morning," he said. – Dorothy Dale by Margaret Penrose