moggy


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moggy

(ˈmɒɡɪ) or

moggie

n, pl moggies
(Animals) Brit a slang name for cat11 Sometimes shortened to: mog
[C20: of dialect origin, originally a pet name for a cow]
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moggy

[ˈmɒgɪ] N (Brit) → gatito/a m/f, michino/a m/f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

moggy

n (Brit inf) → Mieze f (inf)
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

moggy

moggie [ˈmɒgɪ] n (Brit) → micio
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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There is growing anger among theBellfieldscommunity after travellers returned to the Moggy Pond field for the fourth time in the last month.
Residents 'beside themselves' as travellers target Bellfields green yet again; On this occasion the group were quickly moved on by the authorities, although a resident fears they may return again soon
Felines are certainly a common theme in Valerie's books: she's already published a light-hearted but useful self-help manual narrated by straight-talking moggy Cyclopea, entitled The Art of Purrsistence and Other Life Lessons I Learnt From My Cat , as well as a book of Be-Catitudes for adults.
Book brings to life the street cats of Cyprus
The Return of the Everton Moggy I'M THE Everton moggy, I said I'd be back here to play it cool Learning to take charge of humans is our first lesson in kitten school I don't need a fast car, a bus will do Time to turn the season around Now watch how I box off their defenders The away supporters emitting no sound A respectful suggestion to our manager, make ME captain of the team One look at me and the opposition will back off with my claws and fangs all agleam And if that doesn't work the snarl will indeed.
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But the lucky moggy was saved when a pool customer found it in the nick of time, we reported in November 1987.
Cat rescued from Lagoon locker and finds refuge; EIGHT LIVES
The Ultimate Cat Trivia Quiz: How much do you really know about your moggy?
Cat lovers offered a dream job on a beautiful Greek island looking after 55 cats - and a rent-free house; The God's Little People Cat Rescue home is on the island of Syros and needs someone to take over when the couple in charge move on
The book features the moggy in scenes around the station such as perching in the information desk window and hanging out on the platform.
Felix's colouring book is purr-fect for charity; station cat's latest enterprise
The tiny moggy was only discovered after the lorry had travelled from Dundee to Glasgow airport on November 8.
80 miles under the bonnet of a truck.. and yes, you guessed it, the engine was purring
He stumbled upon the moggy three years ago while studying for exams.
Spread the word, library cat is missing
MIRACLE moggy Boots is counting his blessings after using three of his nine lives.
Boots the veterinary cat is testing his nine lives
MISCHIEVOUS Midland moggy Felix is recovering at home after surgery to remove a cat food can from his head.
Close scrape for cat in a hot tin stew!
Vet Simon Pudsey, coowner of the practice, said the moggy was lucky not to have been blinded.
Bones lucky not to lose eye after being shot in face
NAME: Manuel APPEARANCE: White with small grey patches SPECIAL SKILLS: Over the last few weeks, we've seen cats with careers, a feline florist and a tabby who rides on the back of a tortoise so I suppose the fact that Manuel is a moggy who can play musical instruments will come as no surprise to anyone.
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