Moriarty
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Name — An Irish surname, famously borne by Professor James Moriarty, the archenemy of Sherlock Holmes.
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Etymology
From Irish Ó Muircheartaigh ("descendant of Muircheartach"), from muir ("sea") and ceardaí ("craftsman").
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What does “Moriarty” mean?
The word “Moriarty” means an Irish surname, famously borne by Professor James Moriarty, the archenemy of Sherlock Holmes.
How do you pronounce “Moriarty”?
“Moriarty” is pronounced MAW-ree-ah-tee (/ˈmɔːɹiɑː(ɹ)ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Moriarty” in a sentence?
Here is “Moriarty” used in a sentence: “He referred to his business rival as his own personal Moriarty.”
What part of speech is “Moriarty”?
“Moriarty” is a name.
Where does the word “Moriarty” come from?
The word “Moriarty” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Muircheartaigh ("descendant of Muircheartach"), from muir ("sea") and ceardaí ("craftsman").
