Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Moir'e \Moi`r['e]"\, a. [F., p.p. of moirer to water (silk,
   etc.). See {Moire}.]
   Watered; having a watered or clouded appearance; -- as of
   silk or metals.

Moir'e \Moi`r['e]"\, n.
   1. A watered, clouded, or frosted appearance on textile
      fabrics or metallic surfaces.

   2. Erroneously, moire, the fabric.

Moir'e \Moi*r['e]"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Moir['e]ed}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Moir['e]eing}.] Also Moire \Moire\ [F. moir['e].]
   To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface).