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English word origin

Etymology of Moira

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

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Source etymology 1

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name

The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

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Source etymology 2

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name

A female given name from Irish.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Anglicized from Irish Máire, a cognate of Mary. Doublet of Maura.

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Source etymology 3

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A village in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 1460). · 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). · A town in Franklin County, New York, United States, named after the Earl of Moira.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Irish Maigh Rath.

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Source etymology 4

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A local government area in northern Victoria, Australia; in full, the Shire of Moira.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Unknown

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