Mote , n. [OE. mot, AS. mot.]
A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially
small; a speck.
The little motes in the sun do ever stir,
though there be no wind.
Bacon. We are motes in the midst of
generations.
Landor.
Mote , n. The flourish sounded on a horn by a huntsman. See Mot, n., 3, and Mort.
Chaucer.
Mote , n. [See Moot, a meeting.]
[Obs., except in a few combinations or phrases.]
1. A meeting of persons for discussion; as, a wardmote in the
city of London.
2. A body of persons
who meet for discussion, esp. about the management of affairs; as, a folkmote.
3. A place of meeting for discussion.
Mote bell, the bell rung
to summon to a mote. [Obs.]
Mote (?), v. See 1st Mot. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
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