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moon¹ noun 1 (often Moon) the Earth's natural satellite, illuminated to varying degrees by the Sun depending on its position and often visible in the sky, especially at night. 2 the appearance of the Moon to an observer on Earth, especially in terms of its degree of illumination, eg full moon, half-moon. See also crescent, new moon. 3 a natural satellite of any planet • the moons of Jupiter. 4 something impossible to obtain • promised me the moon. 5 literary or old use a month. moonless adj. over the moon colloq thrilled; delighted.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon mona.

moon² verb (mooned, mooning) intrans 1 (usually moon about or around) to wander around aimlessly; to spend time idly. 2 slang to make a show of one's bare buttocks in public. mooner noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 1960s in sense 2, from a resemblance to the moon¹; 19c in sense 1, referring to the behaviour of someone who is moonstruck.