motley
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ˈmɑt
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British pronunciation
/mˈɒtli/

Definice a význam slova „motley“ v angličtině

01

a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England

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The museum exhibited samples of medieval motley cloth.
02

a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers

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The fool 's motley became a symbol of truth disguised as humor.
03

a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items

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She inherited a motley of antiques and trinkets from her grandmother.
to motley
01

to make something multicolored

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The craftsman motleyed the fabric to create a festive design.
02

to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character

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They motleyed the playlist with songs from every genre.
01

having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors

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Painters left behind a motley trail of paint splashes on the floor.
02

made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types

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A motley coalition of activists gathered to protest the decision.
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