First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mote
verbal auxiliary \ˈmōt\
Definition of MOTE
archaicADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MOTE
Middle English, from Old English mōtan to be allowed to — more at must
2mote
noun \ˈmōt\
: a very small piece of dust, dirt, etc.
Full Definition of MOTE
: a small particle : speck
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Origin of MOTE
Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand
First Known Use: before 12th century
MOTE Defined for Kids
mote
noun \ˈmōt\
Definition of MOTE for Kids
: a small particle : speck <a mote of dust>
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