/ ˈmɒtli; NAmE ˈmɑːtli/ adjective
( disapproving ) consisting of many different types of people or things that do not seem to belong together :
The room was filled with a motley collection of furniture and paintings.
The audience was a motley crew of students and tourists.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately related to mote .