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† ˈmoultard Obs. rare. In 5 mowtard, 7 (erron.) moultered. [f. moult v. + -ard.] A moulter; a bird that is shedding its plumage.c 1440 Promp. Parv. 347/2 Mowtare, or mowtard, byrde, plutor. 1650 R. Gentilis Considerations 58 Whereas the other moultered..runnes and flyes without stay or guide.
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moulter
▪ I. moulter, n. rare. (ˈməʊltə(r)) Also 5 mowtare, 7 mooter. [f. moult v. + -er1.] A bird that is moulting.c 1440 [see moultard]. 1611 Cotgr., Albrent, a young wild Ducke; also, (a mooter, or moulter,) the old one when she mootes, or hath cast her feathers. 1820 J. H. Reynolds Fancy (1906) 26 Have ...
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