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Motley (other)
Motley is the traditional costume of the court jester. The word can also refer to the following: People * Motley (surname) Places ;In the United States *Motley, Minnesota, a city *Motley Township, Morrison County, Minnesota *Motley County, Texas *Motley, Virginia, a census-designated place ;In Australia * Motley, Queensland, a locality in the Toowoomba Region Other uses *Mötley Crüe, an American glam metal band. *The Motleys, a family in the comic strip ''Motley's Crew'' *The Motley Fool, financial information and advisory service *''Motley Magazine'', a student magazine published in University College Cork *Mötley Records Mötley Records is a record label founded by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe after severing their ties with Elektra Records and acquiring the rights to their music catalog. It serves as a successor to the band's original record ..., record label * Motley Theatre Design Group aka Motley, a company that existed from 1932 to 1976 See al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motley
Motley is the traditional costume of the court jester, the motley fool, or the arlecchino character in ''commedia dell'arte''. The harlequin wears a patchwork of red, green and blue diamonds that is still a fashion motif. The word ''motley'' is described in the Oxford English Dictionary as a cognate of ''medley'', although the unrelated ''mottled'' has also contributed to the meaning. The word is most commonly used as an adjective or noun, but is also seen as a verb and adverb. When used as a noun, it can mean "a varied mixture". As an adjective, it is generally disparaging: a ''motley collection'' is an uninspiring pile of stuff, as in the cliché motley crew. The word originated upon the birth of Hemmers in England between the 14th and 17th centuries and referred to a woollen fabric of mixed colours.Apparel Search GlossarRetrieved on: 15 Jan 2020 It was the characteristic dress of the professional fool. During the reign of Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth I, motley served ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |