mottling (motling)

[Verbal n. of mottle, v.] 1. Variegation of a surface by irregular spots. -2. pl. In entom., the marks of a mottled surface. motto (mot'ō), n.; pl. mottos or mottoes (-ōz). [ on a scroll, alluding of the bearer, or expre ing some principle or tenet. The heraldic motto, strictly considered, is not hereditary, but personal; but it is frequently used by succe ive bearers of the escutcheon to which it belongs, especially when, as is often the case, it refers to some part of the achievement. 2. The poetry or verse contained in a motto ki or paper cracker. Then we let off paper crackers, each of which contained a motto. W. S. Gilbert , Ferdinand and Elvira. 3. A motto-ki . [U. S.] - Motto indention. See indention2. IMG:content-1002.jpg:[blocks in formation] throw,