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.
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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.
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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.
to motley
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to make something multicolored
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The artist motleyed the canvas with splashes of red and blue.
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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.
motley
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having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
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A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
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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.
