definition of motte from Oxford Dictionaries Online


	Email Cite Text size: A A Print options: Example sentences Synonyms Categories motte (motte) Syllabification: On Off Entry from World dictionary Pronunciation:/mɒt/ noun historical a mound forming the site of a castle or camp Origin: late 19th century: from French, 'mound', from Old French mote (see moat) raised mass of earth and stones created for purposes of defence or burial View entry area of ground on which town, building, or monument is constructed View entry large building, typically of medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls View entry place with temporary accommodation of structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people View entry relating to France or its people or language View entry French language up to c. 1400 View entry mound forming site of castle or camp View entry Meaning entity » object » artifact » structure » earthwork Subject Arts and humanities » Architecture Military » Military History Peoples, cultures, history » Medieval History Click any link to see words in that category		More words in this category arch¹ Byzantine casement dado rail dog-tooth high-pitched high-tech Ictinus intercolumniation Jacobean moon gate Nervi, Pier Luigi pent roof pier reticulated structural subtopia Tudorbethan vernacular wet room

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