lote
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lote
First recorded in 1500–10, lote is from the Latin word lōtus
Example Sentences
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My folks could have gone to the U.S., their obvious preference, but that transport ship would not allow Grandma Lote because it had set a ratio of men and women.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022
Winger Lote Tuqiri said the ban on spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic and the competition draw — Day 1 games against Fiji and Britain — hurt the host team.
From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021
"It was heartbreaking. We wanted that goal, so for the next game we'd know we're going to quarterfinals," Japan's Lote Tuqiri said.
From US News • Aug. 9, 2016
Center Israel Folau scored one of the Waratahs’ six tries to become the leading tryscorer for the franchise in Super Rugby, overtaking Lote Tuqiri’s career record of 29 tries.
From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2016
Just before Christmas Karen Lote went to Fru Rendalen, and told her that she could not stay a day longer in the school.
From The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne
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