"motte-and-bailey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mottes-and-baileys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|mottes-and-baileys}} motte-and-bailey (plural mottes-and-baileys)
  1. Alternative spelling of motte and bailey Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: motte and bailey
    Sense id: en-motte-and-bailey-en-noun-T8x0cOU3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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