Moaria (moaria)

[NL., = geographical distribution of animals and plants. The name was proposed by Dr. Mantell. Moarian (mō-ā'ri-an), a. [ I lyken it tylle a cete [city] that war wroght Of gold, of precyouse stones sere, Opon a mote , sett of berylle clere, With walles, and wardes, and turrettes, And entré, and yhates, and garrettes. Hampole , Prick of Conscience, 1. 8896. 2. In fort., a ditch or deep trench dug round the rampart of a castle or other fortified place, and often filled with water. Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of le happier lands. Shak ., Rich. II., ii. 1. 48. The Citadell is moted round about with a broade mote of fine running water. Coryat, Crudities, I. 124. 3t. A building; dwelling; abode. 2. To dre awkwardly. Hall i well. [Prov. Eng.]