"motty" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more motty [comparative], most motty [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɒti Head templates: {{en-adj}} motty (comparative more motty, superlative most motty)
  1. (Scotland, dated) Full of, or consisting of, motes. Tags: Scotland, dated Synonyms: mottie
    Sense id: en-motty-en-adj-r1BOipDg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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