moither

British

/ ˈmɔɪðə, ˈmɔɪdə /

verb

(tr; usually passive) to bother or bewilder
(intr) to talk in a rambling or confused manner

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Etymology

Origin of moither

C17: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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“Weel moi moither raised me propper,” the swineherd said piously, laying a hand flat on his chest.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

I was in that pain, sir, and I didn't want to moither my shipmets no more'n you, so I closes my teeth.

From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James

Oh! you're over kind to moither yourself about me, sir.

From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James

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