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moored

One entry found.

Main Entry:
2moor
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English moren; akin to Middle Dutch meren, maren to tie, moor
Date:
15th century
transitive verb : to make fast with or as if with cables, lines, or anchors : anchor intransitive verb 1 : to secure a boat by mooring : anchor 2 : to be made fast
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