A witty saying or clever remark, short for 'bon mot' (good word).
From French 'mot' meaning 'word', derived from Latin 'muttum' (grunt or word). Entered English in the 18th century through French literary culture and salon society.
The word 'mot' embodies the French appreciation for verbal artistry - it elevates a simple 'word' to an art form, reflecting how French salonnières turned conversation into performance and wit into social currency during the Enlightenment.
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