definition of
motley

[1] #1 motley n. [assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri] a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions". wn

[2] #2 motley v. [vary, variegate] make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu". wn

[3] #3 motley s. [assorted, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry] consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes"; "miscellaneous accessories"; "a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music"; "a motley crew"; "sundry sciences commonly known as s. wn

[4] #4 motley n. a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume). wn

[5] #5 motley v. [parti-color] make motley; color with different colors. wn