moither
Britishverb
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(tr; usually passive) to bother or bewilder
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(intr) to talk in a rambling or confused manner
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
Oh! you're over kind to moither yourself about me, sir.
From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James
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
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