The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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