Moira
proper nounproper nounproper nounproper nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈmɔɪɹə//
The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
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The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).
proper noun
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A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Máire, a cognate of Mary. Doublet of Maura.
proper noun
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A village in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 1460).
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A village in Ashby Woulds parish, North West Leicestershire district, Leicestershire, England, named after the earldom of Moira in Northern Ireland (OS grid ref SK3115).
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A town in Franklin County, New York, United States, named after the Earl of Moira.
Etymology
From Irish Maigh Rath.
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A local government area in northern Victoria, Australia; in full, the Shire of Moira.
Etymology
Unknown
Forms
- plural
- Moirai, Moiras
Moira · The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
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