moldwarp

American  

[mohld-wawrp] / ˈmoʊldˌwɔrp /

noun

1. the common European mole, Talpa europaea.

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Etymology

Origin of moldwarp

1275–1325; Middle English moldwerp literally, earth-thrower ( see mold ³, warp); cognate with Old Saxon moldwerp, Middle High German moltwerf

Example Sentences

That book might have been in the library of Moldwarp Hall.

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George

I found in some book or other lately, I forget where at the moment, that there were Cumbermedes at one time in Moldwarp Hall.'

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George

Sir Richard had cast covetous eyes upon the field surrounding Stephen's comparatively humble abode, which had at one time formed a part of the Moldwarp property.

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George

If I could only get a peep at the Moldwarp chest as well!'

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George

But while I wept, hope dawned afresh, and I rose and again followed the quest, until I found myself in a little chapel like that of Moldwarp Hall.

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George