Moira
Americannoun
plural
Moirai-
Classical Mythology.
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the personification of fate.
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Moirai, the Fates. See fate.
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(often lowercase) (among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.
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a female given name.
Etymology
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”
Example Sentences
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Paul McManus, drummer with the Scottish band Gun and a supporter of Scottish Labour, has now said he will fund the action after Salmond's widow Moira agreed to transfer the legal rights of the case.
From BBC
Her agency CAA confirmed at the time that the actor, celebrated for her portrayal of narcissistic former soap star Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” died after a brief illness.
From Los Angeles Times
And although O’Hara’s work in Guest’s films may not glow with the same festive nostalgia as Kevin McCallister’s harried mother in “Home Alone,” or have the immediate punchy humor of the hilariously out-of-touch Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” these films concisely spotlight the singularity of O’Hara’s talent.
From Salon
The memorable musings of Catherine O’Hara’s character, Moira Rose, on “Schitt’s Creek” were more than entertainment for me.
From Los Angeles Times
Moira was my touchstone as I struggled with the reality of an unusually transient life, having lived in 29 homes by the age of 46.
From Los Angeles Times
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