Moire (?), 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.
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Moi`ré" (?), a. [F., p.p. of moirer to water (silk, etc.). See Moire.]
Watered; having a watered or clouded appearance; -- as of silk or metals.
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Moi`ré" (?), n.
1.
A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance on textile fabrics or metallic surfaces.
2.
Erroneously, moire, the fabric.
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Moi*ré" (?), 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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Moi*ré" (?), 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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