Meaning
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English motle, from Anglo-Norman motteley (“parti-colored”), from Old English mot (“speck”). Doublet of mote. The English word can be analysed as mottle + -y.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: