noun
- plural of motley; multicolored garments traditionally worn by jesters or fools
- diverse mixtures or assortments of different elements
Usage: historical; theatrical
Examples
- The theater’s costume collection included several colorful motleys from past productions.
- Medieval jesters wore their traditional motleys to entertain the royal court.
- The museum displayed various motleys that had been worn by court fools throughout history.
- Different motleys of people gathered at the festival from all walks of life.
- The artist’s paintings featured motleys of colors and textures.
- Several motleys of architectural styles could be seen throughout the old city.