The Collaborative International Dictionary
Mote bell
Mote \Mote\, n. [See Moot, a meeting.] [Obs., except in a few combinations or phrases.]
A meeting of persons for discussion; as, a wardmote in the city of London.
A body of persons who meet for discussion, esp. about the management of affairs; as, a folkmote.
-
A place of meeting for discussion.
Mote bell, the bell rung to summon to a mote. [Obs.]