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Moira

[moi-ruh]

noun

plural

Moirai 
  1. Classical Mythology.

    1. the personification of fate.

    2. Moirai, the Fates. See fate.

  2. (often lowercase)(among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.

  3. a female given name.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of Moira1

From Greek î “part, portion of booty, one’s portion in life, division (of land, people), political party,” related to Greek éDz “a part”
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"I think it translates well," said Kate, who plays Chief Inspector Moira Jacobson.

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"I'm very sweary and the longer he was round me the swearier my character Moira became."

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When Madame Moira reaches out to Cadence to announce her upcoming nuptials, she reluctantly agrees to attend her engagement party.

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New York-based Michelle Lipkin, whose father Frank Ciulla was killed on the flight, speaks fondly about "the women who laundered the clothes", including Ella Ramsden and Moira Shearer.

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"My mother was close to Ella and Moira, and we see Moira when we go to Scotland," she says.

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