单词 | motes |
释义 | mote1 /mōt/noun
ORIGIN: OE mot; Du mot mōtˈed, moteˈy or (Scot) motty /motˈi/ adjective Containing a mote or motes mote spoon noun A perforated spoon formerly used to remove tea leaves from a teacup or teapot spout, or for straining other liquids motte2 /mot/ or mote /mōt/ (archaic)nounA mound, esp with a castle, a tumulus ORIGIN: OFr mote (Fr motte); often confused with moot or moot-hill moteˈ-hill noun motte and bailey noun (historical) A type of fortification commonly built by the Normans, with a keep built on a mound surrounded by a walled bailey |
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