"motey" meaning in English

See motey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more motey [comparative], most motey [superlative]
Etymology: From mote + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mote|y}} mote + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} motey (comparative more motey, superlative most motey)
  1. Full of motes.
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