Moira

[ moi-ruh ]

/ ˈmɔɪ rə /

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noun, plural Moi·rai

[moi-rahy] /ˈmɔɪ raɪ/ for 1, 2.

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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Origin of Moira

From Greek moîra “part, portion of booty, one’s portion in life, division (of land, people), political party,” related to Greek méros “a part”

Words nearby Moira

mohwa, M.O.I., moidore, moiety, moil, Moira, Moirai, moire, moiré effect, Moiseivich, Moiseyev

How to use Moira in a sentence

Smith attended both funerals as a cop and as the husband of Police Officer Moira Smith, who died on 9/11.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It belonged to Police Officer Moira Smith, who was last seen leading a bleeding civilian to safety from the South Tower.
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"Unfortunately, it's just not funny enough," summarized Moira Macdonald at The Seattle Times.
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Moira 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|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|DAILY BEAST
She doubtless represents the Moira or Fate, whose touch deprives him of life.
The Story of Perugia|Margaret Symonds
Moira 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 Gallon
I mean, of course, names other than Jimmy—and Moira—and the other child.
Jimmy Quixote|Tom Gallon
But most of all, they blossomed about Moira—for the sake, not only of the child, but of his dead love.
Jimmy Quixote|Tom Gallon