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motley
English
Etymology
From Middle English motle, from Anglo-Norman motteley (“parti-colored”), late 14th c., from Old English mot (“speck”), cognate with mote.
Equivalent to mottle +? -y
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?m?tli/
Adjective
motley (comparative more motley or motlier, superlative most motley or motliest)
- Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
- Synonyms: heterogeneous, diverse, manifold; see also Thesaurus:heterogeneous
- Having many colours; variegated.
- Synonyms: colorful, prismatic, variegated; see also Thesaurus:multicolored
Derived terms
- motley crew
Translations
Noun
motley (plural motleys)
- An incongruous mixture.
- A jester's multicoloured clothes.
- (by extension) A jester; a fool.
Translations
Anagrams
- etymol.
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multicolour
English
Alternative forms
- multicolor (American spelling)
Etymology
multi- +? colour
Adjective
multicolour
- (British spelling) Alternative form of multicolor
Noun
multicolour (uncountable)
- (British spelling) Alternative form of multicolor
Anagrams
- collutorium
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