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motley Definition


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motley
adj motleyer, motleyest
    1. Made up of many different kinds.
      Example: a motley crew
      Thesaurus: mixed, various, assorted, disparate, mingled, diversified; Antonym: homogeneous.
    2. Many-coloured.
      Thesaurus: mottled, multicoloured, kaleidoscopic, varicoloured, variegated, patchwork, rainbow.
noun
    motleys
    1. A jester's multicoloured costume.
Etymology: 14c.



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