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Man of motley

Motley \Mot"ley\, n.

1. A combination of distinct colors; esp., the party-colored cloth, or clothing, worn by the professional fool.
   --Chaucer. ``Motley 's the only wear.''
   --Shak.

2. Hence, a jester, a fool. [Obs.]
   --Shak.

   Man of motley, a fool. [Obs.]
   --Beau. & Fl.