moy

Scots

adj
Definitions
  • mild; gentle; reserved; meek

Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch moy derived from Old Dutch *mōi (pleasant, clean, nice) derived from Proto-Germanic *mawjaz (clean, washed).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*mawjaz

Gloss

clean, washed

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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