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Ok, but Wikipedia doesn't explain the meaning of "mote". And my go-to for etymology doesn't mention "mote" meaning anything but "speck" - https://www.etymonline.com/word/mote

But this does: https://scottishritenmj.org/blog/so-mote-it-be-mea...

"Amen" is a Latin word derived from the Hebrew word meaning "certainly." So, when a congregation replies with "Amen" at the end of a prayer, it is saying, "So Be It." The word, which is customarily used in modern English prayers, is meant to affirm the prayer, emphasizing its truth and significance. The term "mote" is an archaic verb with roots that can be traced back to Old English. It means "may" or "might," so the phrase "So Mote It Be" literally translates to "So may it be."

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