Dictionary entry

Mote (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Mote, n. [See Moot, a meeting.] 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.