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mote

/məʊt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small heap or mound, especially one used for defensive purposes.

    - "The castle was built on a motte with a bailey below."
    - "The motte was topped with a wooden palisade."
Pronunciation
  1. /məʊt/



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Rhymes
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note , mote-note , coat
Variants
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mote , motes
Etymology
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Old French motte, from mot 'mound'.

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  1. Motte and bailey castles were popular in Europe from the 11th to the 14th centuries.

  2. The term 'motte' is also used in heraldry to describe a mound or hill on a coat of arms.

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  1. bailey: An enclosure or courtyard surrounding a castle or fortified manor house.

Culture
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In medieval Europe, mottes were used as the base for castles, with a bailey (enclosure) below for housing and protection of the villagers. This defensive structure was commonly used during times of war.

How to Memorize "mote"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, raised hill or mound.
    - Visualize a castle or fortified structure built on top of the mound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mote' with the word 'mound'.
    - Remember that mottes were used as the base for medieval castles.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a 'motte and bailey' castle.
    - Use the acronym MOTTE to remember the definition: Mound Of Tactical Terrain Elevated.

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