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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
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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
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The jester 's motley jingled with tiny bells as he bowed.
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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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
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to make something multicolored
उदाहरण
The artist motleyed the canvas with splashes of red and blue.
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 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
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A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
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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The team was a motley group of amateurs and professionals.
She addressed a motley crowd of students, artists, and wanderers.
