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Word: Motley
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately related to mote
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒtli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
Short Definition:incongruously varied
Examples:- a motley crew of discontents and zealots
Definition:
(of clothing) made up of a variety of colours
Short Definition:of varied colours
Examples:- they wore the motley coat of jesters
Word: Motley
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒtli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an incongruous mixture
Short Definition:incongruous mixture
Examples:- a motley of interacting interest groups
Definition:
the multicoloured costume of a jester
Short Definition:jester's multicoloured costume
Examples:- life-size mannequins in full motley
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