moldwarp

[ mohld-wawrp ]

/ ˈmoʊldˌwɔrp /

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noun

the common European mole, Talpa europaea.

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Origin of moldwarp

1275–1325; Middle English moldwerp literally, earth-thrower (see mold³, warp); cognate with Old Saxon moldwerp,Middle High German moltwerf

When the next holiday drew near, I once more requested and obtained permission to visit Moldwarp Hall.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
One day as we were walking together over the fields, I told him the whole story of the loss of the weapon at Moldwarp Hall.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
By the time she drew rein and allowed me to get alongside of her once more, we were in sight: of Moldwarp Hall.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
The possessors of the Moldwarp estate have, from time immemorial, regarded it as properly theirs.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald

I did not return to Moldwarp Hall, but helped Styles in the lumber-room, which before night we had almost emptied.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald