motte

Noun

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A clump of trees in a prairie.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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In terms of time, it has been estimated that an average sized motte – convert high and convert wide at the summit – would have taken 50 people about 40 working days. Source: Internet

A motte was an earthen mound with a flat top. Source: Internet

Caernarfon in 1610 The Norman motte was erected apart from the existing settlement and came to be known as y gaer yn Arfon main, "the fortress in Arfon". Source: Internet

Mme de La Motte tricked Rohan into buying the necklace as a gift to Marie-Antoinette, in order for him to get into the favors of the queen. Source: Internet

In the early 11th century, the motte and keep – an artificial mound surmounted by a palisade and tower – was the most common form of castle in Europe, everywhere except Scandinavia. Source: Internet

Chicago also acquires a cheap potential backup goaltender in the 24-year-old Forsberg, while Columbus gets the 22-year-old Motte, who has seven points in 33 career games. Source: Internet

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