MOIRAI

Moirai, Moirae

(noun) any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

moirai pl (plural only)

(Greek mythology) The three Fates, personifications of destiny.

One's own destiny; fate.

Source: Wiktionary


MOIRA

Moi"ra, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Greek Myth.)

Definition: The deity who assigns to every man his lot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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