மொய்

Tamil

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /moj/

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

மொய் • (moy)

  1. (intransitive) to crowd, press, throng, swarm
  2. to spread
  3. to abide in
  4. (transitive) to crowd around, swarm around
  5. to annoy, tease
  6. to cover, enclose


Etymology 2

From மொய்

Noun

மொய் • (moy)

  1. throng, swarm
  2. company, assembly, crowd
  3. closeness, tightness
  4. greatness, excellence
  5. strength
  6. battle, war
  7. battlefield
  8. enemy, enmity

Etymology 3

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Noun

மொய் • (moy)

  1. presents given on special occasions, contribution, (E.g. to a charity)

References
  • University of Madras (1924-1936) , “மொய்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press.
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