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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mot(t, n. [MDu. motte (mod. Du. mot): cf. also e.m.E. mote (c 1520), moat (a 1660).] = Moth n. —1493 Halyb. 29.
A stek of gray that was ettin with mottis
