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Pronunciation : Mot"ley
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [OE. mottelee, motle; cf. OF. mattel? clotted, curdled, OF, ciel mattonn? a mottled sky, mate, maton, curdled milk, Prov. G. matte curd. Cf. Mottle.]
Definition : 1. Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.

2. Wearing motley or party-colored clothing. See Motley, n., 1. "A motley fool." Shak.

3. Composed of different or various parts; heterogeneously made or mixed up; discordantly composite; as, motley style. Byron.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Mot"ley
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A combination of distinct colors; esp., the party-colored cloth, or clothing, worn by the professional fool. Chaucer. "Motley 's the only wear." Shak.

2. Hence, a jester, a fool. [Obs.] Shak. Man of motley, a fool. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913