Motley \Mot"ley\, n. 1. A combination of distinct colors; esp., the party-colored cloth, or clothing, worn by the professional fool. --Chaucer. ``Motley 's the only wear.'' --Shak. 2. Hence, a jester, a fool. [Obs.] --Shak. {Man of motley}, a fool. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.