[məʊt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defence against attack
(e.g: a fairytale-style castle complete with towers and turrets and a moat with a drawbridge)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mote ‘mound’

[məʊt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- surround (a place) with a moat
(e.g: the building was apparently moated in 1258)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mote ‘mound’