Motley and Patchwork

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Motley adjective - Consisting of many things of different sorts.

Usage example: a ship with a motley crew of old salts, young adventurers, and shifty characters of all ages

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Patchwork is a synonym for motley. In some cases you can use "Patchwork" instead the word "Motley" as a noun or an adjective.

Patchwork adjective - Consisting of many things of different sorts.

Usage example: a patchwork collection of antiques from different periods

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Motley is a synonym for patchwork. You can use "Motley" instead the word "Patchwork" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: patch, patchy

The Habsburg imperial forces were always a motley and colorful patchwork of levies from their various possessions as well as mercenaries.

Source: Useful Notes / The Sound of Martial Music

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