moiling

moil

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moil]
- /mɔɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moil]
- /mɔɪl/

Definitions of moiling word

verb without object moiling to work hard; drudge. 1
verb without object moiling to whirl or churn ceaselessly; twist; eddy. 1
verb with object moiling Archaic. to wet or smear. 1
noun moiling hard work or drudgery. 1
noun moiling confusion, turmoil, or trouble. 1
noun moiling Glassmaking. a superfluous piece of glass formed during blowing and removed in the finishing operation. 1

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Origin of moiling

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English moillen to make or get wet and muddy < Middle French moillier < Vulgar Latin *molliāre, derivative of Latin mollis soft

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Parts of speech for Moiling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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moiling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

moiling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for moiling

adjective moiling

turbulent — being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions.

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