'Man of motley' definitions:

Definition of 'Man of motley'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence, a jester, a fool. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Man of motley, a fool. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]