— mottlement , n. — mottler , n.
/mot"l/ , v. , mottled, mottling , n.
v.t.
1. to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade.
n.
2. a diversifying spot or blotch of color.
3. mottled coloring or pattern.
[ 1670-80; prob. back formation from MOTLEY ]