motley

Meanings

• adjective

  consisting of various colors, materials, or forms; miscellaneous; heterogeneous

• adjective

  dressed in motley: wearing clothes of various colors

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Synonyms

diverse , manifold , colorful , prismatic , variegated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with motley
mottle , totter , bottle , mumble

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Variants

List of all variants of motley that leads to same result
motley , motleyer , motleyest , motlier , motliest , motleys , John Lothrop Motley , Motley , motley crew

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Etymology

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Old French motle, from moteller 'to patch, mend, daub with paint'. Related to mot 'spot'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'motley' has been used in heraldry to describe a coat of arms that is made up of various colors and designs.

2. In medieval Europe, actors and jesters often wore motley costumes to distinguish themselves from the general population.

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Related Concepts

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1. patchwork: A type of fabric made by sewing together pieces of various colors, patterns, or textures.

2. miscellany: A collection of various things, often of a diverse or disparate nature.

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Culture

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In literature, motley is often used to describe characters or scenes that are diverse, complex, or unpredictable. For example, Shakespeare's King Lear features a 'motley fool' who wears a patchwork costume and speaks nonsensical phrases to amuse the king and his court. In art, motley can refer to the use of a diverse color palette to create depth and texture.

How to Memorize "motley"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful patchwork quilt or a character in a play wearing a motley costume.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'motley' as meaning 'diverse' or 'colorful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'motley' comes from the Old French word 'motle', which means 'patchwork' or 'spotted'.

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