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 Mote, n.  [Obs., except in a few combinations or phrases.]
 1. A meeting of persons for discussion; as, a wardmote in the city of London.
 2. A body of persons who meet for discussion, esp. about the management of affairs; as, a folkmote.
 3. A place of meeting for discussion.
 Mote bell, the bell rung to summon to a mote. [Obs.]