What does MOTTE mean?
motte
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions:
- A mound of earth, often topped with a castle, built by the Normans in the Middle Ages as a defensive fortification (source: Oxford Languages).
- A small hill or mound (source: Merriam-Webster).
- Pronunciations:
- US: /mɑt/
- UK: /mɒt/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "motte" comes from the Old French word "motte" meaning "mound" or "hillock" (source: Oxford Languages).
- The term was commonly used in the Middle Ages to describe the mounds of earth that were built by the Normans as a defensive fortification (source: Merriam-Webster).
- Synonyms:
- Hill
- Mound
- Embankment
- Related Words:
- Emote
- Motto
- Comet
- Smote
- Torte
- Example Sentences:
- The castle was built on a motte, which provided a strategic advantage against potential invaders.
- The park had a small motte that was perfect for picnics and enjoying the view.
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