motley

Definitions


[ˈmɒtli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
(e.g: a motley crew of discontents and zealots)

- (of clothing) made up of a variety of colours
(e.g: they wore the motley coat of jesters)


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Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately related to mote


[ˈmɒtli], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an incongruous mixture
(e.g: a motley of interacting interest groups)

- the multicoloured costume of a jester
(e.g: life-size mannequins in full motley)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately related to mote




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