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mot·tle

(mŏt′l)

tr.v. mot·tled, mot·tling, mot·tles

To mark with spots or blotches of different shades or colors.

1. A spot or blotch of color.

2. A variegated pattern, as on marble.

[Probably back-formation from motley.]

mot′tler n.

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mottler

(ˈmɒtlə)

1. a paintbrush used to achieve a mottled effect

2. a person employed to make something appear mottled

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