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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. Greek
2. 2
   A female given name from Irish.
3. 3
   A village in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 1460).
4. 4
   A local government area in northern Victoria, Australia; in full, the Shire of Moira.
5. 5
   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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Example

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"Moira refreshes the page every 3 seconds."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

From Irish Maigh Rath.

Etymology 4

Unknown

Related phrases

Lower Moira

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