Moire \Moire\, n. [F. Cf. Mohair.]

1. Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat; afterwards, any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given in the process of calendering.

2. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance produced upon either textile fabrics or metallic surfaces.

Moire antique, a superior kind of thick moire.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Moir'e \Moi`r['e]"\, a. [F., p.p. of moirer to water (silk, etc.). See Moire.]

Watered; having a watered or clouded appearance; -- as of silk or metals.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Moir'e \Moi`r['e]"\, n.

1. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance on textile fabrics or metallic surfaces.

2. Erroneously, moire, the fabric.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Moir'e \Moi*r['e]"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moir['e]ed; p. pr. & vb. n. Moir['e]eing.]

Also Moire \Moire\ [F. moir['e].]

To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface).

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)