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Definition of moated

moated

/ˈmoʊ.tɪd/
moat · ed
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• adjective

1

Surrounded or protected by a deep, wide ditch, typically filled with water.

Example

"The medieval manor house remains one of the finest moated castles in the countryside."

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moaner
moany
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mob
mobbing
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'moat' (from Middle English 'mote', borrowed from Old French 'mote', originally meaning a mound or embankment before shifting in English to the defensive trench dug around it) combined with the suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moated
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