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motley vs gallimaufry

gallimaufry vs motley

motley and gallimaufry both are nouns.

motley is an adjective but gallimaufry is not an adjective.

motley is a verb but gallimaufry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
motley Yes Yes Yes No
gallimaufry Yes No No No
As nouns, gallimaufry is a hyponym of motley; that is, gallimaufry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than motley:
  • motley: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
  • gallimaufry: a motley assortment of things
motley (noun) gallimaufry (noun)
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England a motley assortment of things
a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
motley (adjective) gallimaufry (adjective)
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
motley (verb) gallimaufry (verb)
make motley; color with different colors
make something more diverse and varied
Difference between motley and gallimaufry

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