Moira
Classical Mythology.
the personification of fate.
Moirai, the Fates. See fate (def. 6).
(often lowercase) (among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.
a female given name.
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How to use Moira in a sentence
This summer, Bug also has to contend with a friend named Moira, who is determined to give Bug a girly makeover before they go to their new school in the fall.
Smith attended both funerals as a cop and as the husband of Police Officer Moira Smith, who died on 9/11.
It belonged to Police Officer Moira Smith, who was last seen leading a bleeding civilian to safety from the South Tower.
A 9/11 Widow’s Perfect ‘Amazing Grace’ at the Ground Zero Museum | Michael Daly | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"Unfortunately, it's just not funny enough," summarized Moira Macdonald at The Seattle Times.
Is Kristen Wiig Still ‘Girl Most Likely’ to Succeed? | Kevin Fallon | July 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMoira Johnston and her breasts have become pseudo-celebrities in downtown Manhattan this summer.
Moira Johnston Goes Topless in N.Y.C. to Raise Awareness of the Right to a Bare Chest | Lizzie Crocker | July 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Moira Johnston takes her top off in New York City to draw attention to a state law sanctioning bared breasts in public.
Moira Johnston Goes Topless in N.Y.C. to Raise Awareness of the Right to a Bare Chest | Lizzie Crocker | July 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe doubtless represents the Moira or Fate, whose touch deprives him of life.
The Story of Perugia | Margaret SymondsMoira alone remained close to Paul; his arm had encircled her where he sat.
Jimmy Quixote | Tom Gallon"Patience says that it takes a woman to manage things," retorted Moira wisely.
Jimmy Quixote | Tom GallonI mean, of course, names other than Jimmy—and Moira—and the other child.
Jimmy Quixote | Tom GallonBut most of all, they blossomed about Moira—for the sake, not only of the child, but of his dead love.
Jimmy Quixote | Tom Gallon
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