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Moirin

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

The name Moirin is of Irish origin, meaning "of the sea" or "sea white, sea fair." It is a diminutive of the name Muirne, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child.

Detailed Definition
In the context of the poem, Moirin represents a beloved figure whose thoughts are longed for by the speaker. The name evokes a sense of nostalgia and yearning, as the speaker dreams of her while lying in the grass. Moirin's association with the 'Ictian Sea' suggests a deeper, possibly mythological or symbolic connection to themes of love and longing.
Example
Example in poetry:
Though I lie in their heart from dawn to gloaming, And hark the bees where the clovers throng: And, O wild bees, that you'd hush your humming: What comfort is there in comb or song?
Additional Notes
Moirin is introduced as a significant figure in the speaker's dreams, highlighting the emotional depth of the poem.; The Hill-Winds by Nora Hopper Chesson
Also Known As
Moirin name Irish beloved fairy-like Moirin Gaelic muse
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