Definitions for motte

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Spelling: [mot]
IPA: /mɒt/

Motte is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in motte (emott).

Definitions for motte

noun

  1. a grove or clump of trees in prairie land or open country.

Origin of motte

1830-40, Americanism; Mexican Spanish mata; Spanish: grove, plantation, perhaps Late Latin matta mat1

Examples for motte

Richard's Castle, of the motte and bailey type, lies under the hills.

A motte of timber had served him as a mark: the steed had passed close to its edge.

As we entered the prairie, Captain; but my route will lie past this motte to the left.

Mrs. motte was extremely rejoiced when she saw the garrison surrender.

The motte house was made headquarters by Clinton and his staff.

During the forenoon we passed over a "motte" of prairie or park.

"Wait till I tell you another thing, Admiral," motte interposed.

After the war Mrs. motte returned to the house in Charleston.

The hunters, at the suggestion, galloped off to surround the motte.

Strikes me hes keeping close to that motte of timber, Frank?

Word Value for motte
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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