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Motley
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a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England
Exemples
The merchant displayed bolts of motley at the market.
Peasants and jesters alike wore clothing made from coarse motley.
02
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
Exemples
The jester 's motley jingled with tiny bells as he bowed.
His motley was patched with bright reds and greens.
03
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
Exemples
The meeting brought together a motley of artists, engineers, and scholars.
His bookshelf was a motley of philosophy, pulp fiction, and travel guides.
to motley
01
to make something multicolored
Exemples
The artist motleyed the canvas with splashes of red and blue.
Painters motley the walls with contrasting geometric shapes.
02
to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
Exemples
The director motleyed the cast to reflect a broader range of experiences.
The museum motleyed its exhibits to attract new visitors.
motley
01
having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
Exemples
A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
The motley parade dazzled the crowd with its vivid costumes.
02
hétéroclite, bigarré, panaché
made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
Exemples
The team was a motley group of amateurs and professionals.
She addressed a motley crowd of students, artists, and wanderers.
