GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   ‖Moire (mwär), n. [F.  Cf. Mohair.]
   1. Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat; afterwards, any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given in the process of calendering.
   
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   2. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance produced upon either textile fabrics or metallic surfaces; moiré.
   
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   Moiré (?), v. t.  [imp. & p. p. Moiréed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Moiréeing (?).] Also Moire. [F. moiré.] To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface).
   
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