mote
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1mote

verbal auxiliary \ˈmōt\

Definition of MOTE

archaic
: may, might

Origin of MOTE

Middle English, from Old English mōtan to be allowed to — more at must
First Known Use: before 12th century

2mote

noun \ˈmōt\

Definition of MOTE

: a small particle : speck

Examples of MOTE

  1. <there's not a mote of dirt in that woman's house>

Origin of MOTE

Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand
First Known Use: before 12th century

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