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