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moashi

“moashi” is an Aromanian word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. old woman

Examples

  • Aestã poezii s-lugurseashti ca prota poezii literarã armãneascã, sh-pi ninga atsea tsi singurlu autor dzãtsi ca poezia u avdzã di vãrã moashi.

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Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly a Balkan substrate term related to Albanian moshë or derived from it. Compare Romanian moș, moașă and its alternate etymology also.

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