MOTE


Meaning of MOTE in English

I. ˈmōt verbal auxiliary

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mōtan to be allowed to — more at must

Date: before 12th century

archaic : may , might

II. ˈmōt noun

Etymology: Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand

Date: before 12th century

: a small particle : speck

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