motty1
/ˈmɒti/Scottish, English regional (chiefly northern and midlands ), and Irish English
noun
A mark at which a player aims in quoits, marbles, etc.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Samuel Pegge (1733–1800), antiquary and writer. Probably from mot (although this is first attested later) + -y.
motty2
/ˈmɒti/English regional (chiefly northern ). Now chiefly historical
noun
1 Mining. A miner's tally; a stick of wood or disc of metal, notched or stamped in a particular way, placed on a full corf to identify it as the work of a certain miner.
2A word, opinion; especially in to put one's motty in: to stick one's oar in, to interfere.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Curr (1756–1823). Origin uncertain.
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