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Webster 1913 Edition
Moire
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1.
Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat; afterwards, any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given in the process of calendering.
2.
A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance produced upon either textile fabrics or metallic surfaces; moi`ré.
Moire antique
, a superior kind of thick moire.
Definition 2024
Moire
Moire
Scottish Gaelic
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Maria.
Proper noun
Moire f
Derived terms
Related terms
Usage notes
- Both these words are translated into English as Mary, but Màiri is used as a given name, while Moire is reserved for the mother of Jesus Christ.
See also
- Iosa
- Eòsaph
moire
moire
English
Noun
moire (countable and uncountable, plural moires)
- Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
- Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.