mott

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Noun mott has 1 sense

Mott, Lucretia Coffin Mott - United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)
--₁ is a kind of suffragist; feminist, women's rightist, women's liberationist, libber

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Mott

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

A "mott" is a slang term that refers to a small amount or portion of something. It is often used informally to indicate a tiny or minuscule quantity.

Example Sentence: He only left a mott of cream in the bottle.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Popular Usage

To "mott" in this context means to mark or speckle something with spots or blemishes.

Example Sentence: She accidentally motted her white shirt with ink.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In specific regions, "mott" can also refer to a clump of trees, often used to describe a small wooded area or grove.

Example Sentence: The picnic spot was in a charming mott surrounded by tall oaks.