mote¹ /mōt/

1. A particle of dust
2. A speck
3. A seed or other foreign particle in wool or cotton (Yorkshire moit)
4. A stain or blemish
5. Anything very small

mōtˈed, moteˈy or (Scot) motty /motˈi/ adjective

Containing a mote or motes

mote spoon noun

A perforated spoon formerly used to remove tea leaves from a teacup or teapot spout, or for straining other liquids

mote² /mōt/ (archaic)

1. May
2. Must

so mote I thee

So may I prosper (see thee²)

motte² /mot/ or mote /mōt/ (archaic)

A mound, esp with a castle, a tumulus

moteˈ-hill noun

motte and bailey noun (historical)

A type of fortification commonly built by the Normans, with a keep built on a mound surrounded by a walled bailey

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