mure Meaning & Definition
What Does Mure Mean?
Mure is a noun that means wall. It can also mean husks of fruit from which the juice has been squeezed. Perhaps an old spelling of myrrh. As an adjective, it means mural (as a postmodifier). As a verb, it means to wall in or fortify.
Quick Facts About Mure
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mjʊə(ɹ)/ |
| Plural | mures |
| Verb forms | mures, muring, mured |
Mure Definition (Noun)
- wall
- husks of fruit from which the juice has been squeezed. Perhaps an old spelling of myrrh
Mure as an Adjective
- mural (as a postmodifier)
Mure as a Verb
- to wall in or fortify
- To enclose or imprison within walls.
Synonyms of Mure
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Mure synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mure (plural mures)
mure (not comparable)
mure (third-person singular simple present mures, present participle muring, simple past and past participle mured)
Origin of Mure
Inherited from Middle English muren, from Middle French murer, from Old French murer (“to close by a wall”), from Late Latin mūrō, mūrāre, from Latin mūrus (“wall”). Related to German Mauer (“wall”).
Common Questions About Mure
Is mure a noun or an adjective?
Mure is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of mure?
The plural of mure is mures.
What is the past tense of mure?
The past tense of mure is mured. The present participle is muring.