Meaning of the word motley in English

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motley

US /ˈmɑːt.li/
UK /ˈmɑːt.li/

Adjective

1.

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.

Example:
a motley crew of discontents and zealots

Noun

1.

an incongruous mixture.

Example:
a motley of interacting interest groups
2.

the particolored costume of a jester.

Example:
life-size mannequins in full motley
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