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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Motley was once a common fabric for working-class garments.
02
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
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Beneath the laughter, the man in motley hid sharp wit.
03
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
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The city is a motley of architectural styles from different centuries.
to motley
01
to make something multicolored
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The costume is motleyed with ribbons of every color.
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to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
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Over time, immigration motleyed the city's culture and traditions.
motley
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having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
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The garden was a motley display of wildflowers in every hue.
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made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
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His bookshelf contained a motley mix of science, poetry, and cookbooks.
