How to pronounce motte
American English pronunciation
MAHT
- IPA
- /ˈmɑt/
- Syllables
- MAHT (1 syllable)
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What motte means
A tall mound of earth with an early castle on top
In a sentence: The wooden tower stood high on the motte, so its watchmen could see far across the fields.
Where it comes from: It is an old French word for a mound or small hill. The word moat is related to it.
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