Meaning Of The Word Motley

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motley
You can describe a group of things as a motley collection if you think they seem strange together because they are all very different.

Motley in American English
ˈJohn Lothrop (ˈloʊθrəp ) 1814-77; U.S. historian & diplomat
of many colors or patches of color
adjective: exhibiting great diversity of elements; heterogeneous
noun: a combination of different colors

motley in British English
adjective: made up of elements of varying type, quality, etc
noun: a motley collection or mixture

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