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(), 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. 2. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance produced upon either textile fabrics or metallic surfaces. Moire antique, a superior kind of thick moire. Moi°r" (), a.[F., p.p. of moirer to water (silk, etc.). See Moire.] Watered; having a watered or clouded appearance; -- as of silk or metals. Moi°r" (), n. 1. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance on textile fabrics or metallic surfaces. 2. Erroneously, moire, the fabric. Moir" (), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Moired (); p. pr. & vb. n.Moireing ().] Also Moire.} [F. moir.] To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface). Moir" (), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Moired (); p. pr. & vb. n.Moireing ().] Also Moire.} [F. moir.] To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface). スポンサード リンク
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