Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - morale

 noun  Etymology: in sense 1, from French, from feminine of moral, adjective; in other senses, modification of French moral ~, from moral, adjective  Date: 1752  1. moral principles, teachings, or conduct  2.  a. the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty) of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand  b. a sense of common purpose with respect to a group ; esprit de corps  3. the level of individual psychological well-being based on such factors as a sense of purpose and confidence in the future