mot

noun
  1. A pithy or witty remark; a bon mot. noun
    She always had a clever mot ready for any occasion.
    His mot about the situation lightened the mood in the room.
  2. A note or brief comment, often used in literary contexts. noun
    The author's mot at the end of the chapter provided insight into his thoughts.
    She left a mot in the margin of the book for future readers.