moult
Moult (noun) means the process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
Etymology
From Middle English mouten, from Old English *mutian (attested in bemutian, “to exchange for”), from Latin mūtō (“to (re)move, change, vary, mutate, exchange, abandon”). Doublet of mute and mutate. The unetymological ⟨l⟩ was introduced into the spelling by mistakenly assuming a French origin with -l- as in fault and vault; compare solder, which in contrast has an etymological ⟨l⟩ (from Latin solidāre, “to make solid“) but was historically pronounced without that grapheme's sound.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of moult?
"moult" (noun) means the process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
What are the different meanings of moult?
"moult" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc; 2. The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.