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Motley
01
a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England
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The tailor used a piece of old motley for patching a cloak.
02
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
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The actor donned a faded motley for the festival performance.
03
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
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The fair attracted a motley of street performers and food vendors.
to motley
01
to make something multicolored
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They motleyed the stage backdrop to give it a carnival feel.
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to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
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The chef motleyed the menu with international dishes.
motley
01
having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
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The motley feathers of the bird shimmered in the sunlight.
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heterogéneo
made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
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The committee consisted of a motley assortment of personalities.
