Mot

mo, 11. A pithy or witty saying; a witticism. — Motet', mo-tef, n. {Mus.) A musical composition adapted to sacred words in church style; an anthem. — Mofto, n.; pi. -toes, -toz. A phrase or sentence prefixed to an e ay, poem, etc., and apposite to its subject; a phrase attached to a device.