"moted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From mote + -ed. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mote|ed|id2=adjectival}} mote + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} moted (not comparable)
  1. Filled with motes, or fine floating dust. Tags: not-comparable
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