motty

adjective

mot·​ty
variants or less commonly mottie
ˈmäti
Scottish
: full of motes : dusty

Word History

Etymology

mot (Scots variant of mote entry 2) + -y

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“Motty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motty. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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