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- Dictionarymoiety/ˈmɔɪɪti/
noun
- 1. each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided: formal, technical "the tax was to be delivered in two moieties"
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MOIETY definition: 1. a part or share of something, especially when it is divided into two parts 2. a part of a…. Learn more.
moiety: [noun] one of two equal parts : half. one of two approximately equal parts.
MOIETY meaning: 1. a part or share of something, especially when it is divided into two parts 2. a part of a…. Learn more.
Moiety definition: a half.. See examples of MOIETY used in a sentence.
A moiety is one of two equal parts. If you cut a sandwich in half, you can have one moiety for lunch and give the other moiety to a pigeon.
Define moiety. moiety synonyms, moiety pronunciation, moiety translation, English dictionary definition of moiety. n. pl. moi·e·ties 1. A half. 2. A part, portion, or share. 3. Anthropology Either of two kinship groups based on unilateral descent that together make up a...
2 meanings: archaic 1. a half 2. one of two parts or divisions of something.... Click for more definitions.
Moiety definition: A half. Origin of Moiety Middle English moite from Old French meitiet, moitie from Late Latin medietās from Latin middle from medius middle medhyo-in Indo-European roots . From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From the Old French meitié (French moitié), from Late Latin medietas “half" , from Latin medius “middle, half"
Jun 2, 2024 · Forty-eight inventories in the Cornwall sample include references to ‘moieties’ or halves of livestock and crops, while a quarter of these also included moieties of farm equipment and household stock. For example, Richard Cooke of Madron, in 1617, besides stock, stuff and equipment which he fully owned, left 1 moiety of a 2 year old heifer, 13s 4d; 1 moiety of ½ year beasts and advantage ...
Definition of moiety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
