motz

See also: Motz, Mötz, and mot.Z

Basque

Etymology

From some Romance source akin to Spanish mocho. Compare labur, of native origin.

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /mot͡s̻/, [mo̞t͡s̻]

Adjective

motz (comparative motzago, superlative motzen, excessive motzegi)

  1. short
    Synonym: labur
  2. cold, inexpressive
    Synonym: hotz
  3. uncultivated, ignorant
  4. crude, coarse

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Antonyms

Adverb

motz (comparative motzago, superlative motzen, excessive motzegi)

  1. shortly, briefly
    Synonym: labur

Further reading
  • "motz" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • “motz” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus

Middle French

Noun

motz m

  1. plural of mot
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