Friday, May 31, 2024

Word of the Day: Motte

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noun 1. (Historical) A mound forming the site of a castle or camp.
2. (Especially in the Southwestern U.S.) A stand of trees; a grove.
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French, late 19th century
Why This Word?
A castle sitting on a motte may be surrounded by a moat. Although the terms refer to different topographical features, they sound similar because both come from the Old French word "mote," meaning "mound." The "grove of trees" usage of "motte," however, is primarily used in the American Southwest and has Spanish influences. Motte-and-bailey castles were common in 10th-century England. ...
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