Associations to the word «Mote»

Wiktionary

MOTE, noun. A small particle; a speck.
MOTE, noun. A tiny computer for remote sensing. Also known as smartdust.
MOTE, verb. (now archaic) May or might. [from 9th c.]
MOTE, verb. (obsolete) Must. [9th-17th c.]
MOTE, verb. (now archaic) Forming subjunctive expressions of wish: may. [from 9th c.]
MOTE, noun. (obsolete) A meeting for discussion.
MOTE, noun. (obsolete) A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs.
MOTE, noun. (obsolete) A place of meeting for discussion.

Dictionary definition

MOTE, noun. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy