p.a. [ See Besmut. ] Bespotted with mud or dirt. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
A fine oil obtained from the kernel of Prunus brigantiaca. It is used instead of olive or almond oil. De Colange. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. motte a clod, clump, or hillock. ] A clump of trees in a prairie. [ Local, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. A mottled appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From Motley. ] Marked with spots of different colors; variegated; spotted;
n.
n.;
It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works, . . . “Serve God, and be cheerful.” Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Bearing or having a motto;
a. Full of, or consisting of, motes.
The motty dust reek raised by the workmen. H. Miller. [ 1913 Webster ]