What are meaning, origin and usage of word ‘Motley’?
Pronunciation: maht-lee
Meaning: An adjective, motley means made up of many different people or things
Origin: The first known use of the word was in the 14th century. The word has its origin in Middle English, from mot, meaning speck or a tiny particle.
Usage: The police tried their best to barricade the motley crowd that had shuffled in at the scene of the accident.
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