Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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n. 1 (context chiefly British slang English) a domestic non-pedigree (mongrel) cat 2 (context UK English) the moorhen
Usage examples of "moggy".
As for his great-aunt Moggy, when she heard of this arrangement, she resigned herself to her fate, which was obviously the Union away at Moynalone.
Therefore Moggy likewise set about her few dismal preparations, oppressed by a stunned sense that the black hour she had been dreading most of her life was now just going to strike.
Old Moggy surveyed her world rather steadily at all times from that particular outlook, finding in her solitary superfluousness little to deflect her gaze.
Leaving Her Grace in the shade of an elm, Persys ran across the grass until she reached the lake and found the spot she recalled from the day when she had found Moggy on the walk with the duke.
He stroked Moggy, who issued forth a rough, loud purr in appreciation.
He took note of Moggy trotting at their heels and allowed the cat to follow them to the house.
Persys thought he reminded her of Moggy when he contemplated a good meal.
I can guess at mine: I shall teach school to a cluster of charming young girls and grow old with Moggy at my side for company.
Persys clutched Moggy to her and got up from the bench, the umbrella forgotten in her confusion.
Indeed, they could use her room for another student, she thought morosely, hugging Moggy to her bosom.
She rose from her chair by the window, placed Moggy gently on her bed, and pulled her case from beneath it.
Persys immediately went to the stillroom and placed a wary Moggy on the slate floor.
She gathered Moggy in her arms and slipped up the back stairs to her room, refusing to contemplate what His Grace intended by his invitation.
Meet Digger, ten years old and my devoted friend, and Moggy, who adopted us several years ago.
Thanks also to my editors, Dianne Moggy and Amy Moore-Benson, who helped to shape this work with sensitivity and finesse.