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mood-thought

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A thought relating to a specific mood or mindset; one's intent or mind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, nonstandard

Examples

  • 2014, Beowulf He often permitteth the mood-thought of man of The illustrious lineage to lean to possessions, Allows him earthly delights at his manor, A high-burg of heroes to hold in his keeping, Maketh portions of earth-folk hear him, [...]

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History

Etymology

From a translation of Old English mōdġeþanc (“mind, thoughts”, literally “mood-thought”), equivalent to mood + thought.