Etymology
The word "motley" is derived from the following sources:
Meaning
Origin
The origin of the word "motley" can be traced back to the medieval period, where it was used to describe a type of fabric or clothing that was made from a variety of colors and materials. This type of fabric was often used to create cloaks, scarves, and other garments worn by actors, jesters, and other performers.
Over time, the word "motley" came to be used figuratively to describe anything that was varied or diverse in color or appearance. Today, the word is often used to describe a mixture of different elements or qualities, such as a motley crew of people or a motley assortment of objects.
Etymology Old English mote meaning an assembly court or meeting place Derived f
Etymology Middle English moteley from Anglo Norman French motele meaning spotte
Etymology The word motley is derived from the following sources Old French motele
Etymology Middle English verien from Old French varier from Late Latin variare fr
Etymology Late Latin variegātus past participle of variegāre to variegate diversif
Etymology Latin miscellaneus mixed various From miscere to mix aneus pe
Etymology The word cloth derives from the Old English word clāð which is believed
Etymology The word range originates from the Old French word reng which means row o
Etymology Old English anger noun and verb derived from the Proto Germanic root an
Etymology The word pied derives from the Old English word pyd meaning a kind of clo
Etymology Middle English materiale from Latin materiālis from materia matter M
Etymology Latin divertere to turn aside disperse Old French diversifier Middle
