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Motley
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a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14thâ17th century England
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Peasants and jesters alike wore clothing made from coarse motley.
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a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
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His motley was patched with bright reds and greens.
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a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
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His bookshelf was a motley of philosophy, pulp fiction, and travel guides.
to motley
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to make something multicolored
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Painters motley the walls with contrasting geometric shapes.
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to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
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The museum motleyed its exhibits to attract new visitors.
motley
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having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
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The motley parade dazzled the crowd with its vivid costumes.
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made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
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She addressed a motley crowd of students, artists, and wanderers.
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