Associations to the word «Moiety»

Wiktionary

MOIETY, noun. Half.
MOIETY, noun. A share or portion.
MOIETY, noun. (chemistry) A specific segment of a molecule.
MOIETY, noun. (anthropology) Each descent group in a culture which is divided exactly into two descent groups.

Dictionary definition

MOIETY, noun. One of two (approximately) equal parts.
MOIETY, noun. One of two basic subdivisions of a tribe.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy