moldwarp

[ mohld-wawrp ]

noun

1. the common European mole, Talpa europaea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moldwarp¹

1275–1325; Middle English moldwerp literally, earth-thrower ( mold ³, warp ); cognate with Old Saxon moldwerp, Middle High German moltwerf

Example Sentences

When the next holiday drew near, I once more requested and obtained permission to visit Moldwarp Hall.

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One day as we were walking together over the fields, I told him the whole story of the loss of the weapon at Moldwarp Hall.

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By the time she drew rein and allowed me to get alongside of her once more, we were in sight: of Moldwarp Hall.

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The possessors of the Moldwarp estate have, from time immemorial, regarded it as properly theirs.

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I did not return to Moldwarp Hall, but helped Styles in the lumber-room, which before night we had almost emptied.

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