Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - mot

abbr. 1 (in the UK) Ministry of Transport. 2 (in full MOT test) a compulsory annual test of motor vehicles of more than a specified age. MOT n. (pl. mots pronunc. same) a witty saying. Phrases and idioms mot juste (pl. mots justes pronunc. same) the most appropriate expression. Etymology: F, = word, ult. f. L muttum uttered sound f. muttire murmur