Mote ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mote ( noun )

1. A small particle of dust, dirt, or other matter.
2. A tiny speck in one's vision.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english mōt, of germanic origin; related to dutch mot and german motte.

Examples:

1. A mote of dust danced in the beam of sunlight.
2. She brushed the motes of dust from her shoulders.
3. The mote in his eye was causing him a lot of discomfort.
4. The room was full of motes, swirling in the air.
5. The motes were so small that they could not be seen with the naked eye.

(As a verb)

Mote ( verb )

1. A small particle of dust, dirt, or other matter.
2. A tiny speck in one's vision.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english mōt, of germanic origin; related to dutch mot and german motte.

Examples:

1. A mote of dust danced in the beam of sunlight.
2. She brushed the motes of dust from her shoulders.
3. The mote in his eye was causing him a lot of discomfort.
4. The room was full of motes, swirling in the air.
5. The motes were so small that they could not be seen with the naked eye.