otto

[ot-oh]

noun

attar(def 1).

Otto

[ot-oh; German awt-oh]

noun

a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “rich.”

Otto I

noun

the Great, a.d. 912–973, king of the Germans 936–973; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 962–973.

Otto II

noun

a.d. 955–983, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 973–983 (son of Otto I).

Otto III

noun

a.d. 980–1002, king of Germany 983–1002; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 996–1002 (son of Otto II).

Otto IV

noun

c1175–1218, king of Germany 1208–15; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1209–15.

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Contemporary Examples of otto

The Former Governor of Illinois and onetime US Senator, Otto Kerner, died of cancer in 1976.
A Brief History of the Phrase 'F*ck the Police'
Rich Goldstein
August 23, 2014
Otto Chan, my friend and contact in this elite world warned me in advance not to say it.
Bros Love Dragon Boats
Daniel Genis
August 10, 2014
The Franks moved to Amsterdam, which they knew to be a refuge, as well as a place where Otto had connections.
Anne Frank’s Amsterdam
Russell Shorto
October 12, 2013
Otto Frank was prescient, and he decided that for the foreseeable future Germany was not going to be a comfortable place for Jews.
Anne Frank’s Amsterdam
Russell Shorto
October 12, 2013
By 1933, Otto and Edith Frank had two daughters: Margot, who was seven, and Anne, who was four.
Anne Frank’s Amsterdam
Russell Shorto
October 12, 2013

Historical Examples of otto

Otto waited until all the children had gone, and the room was empty.
Rico and Wiseli
Johanna Spyri
Otto and Pussy also paid several visits, armed with dainties for their favorite.
Rico and Wiseli
Johanna Spyri
And Otto ran away barely in time to catch the groom, who was going for the hay.
Rico and Wiseli
Johanna Spyri
She grew red and redder, just as if Otto had detected her in something mischievous.
Rico and Wiseli
Johanna Spyri
As much as this Otto understood, accompanied by screams and sobs.
Rico and Wiseli
Johanna Spyri

British Dictionary definitions for otto

otto

noun

another name for attar

Otto

noun

Rudolf (ˈruːdɔlf). 1869–1937, German theologian: his best-known work is The Idea of the Holy (1923)

Otto IV

noun

?1175–1218. German king and Holy Roman Emperor (1198–1215): invaded S Italy (1210) but was later (1214) defeated by France and deposed

Otto I

Otho I

noun

called the Great. 912–73 ad, king of Germany (936–73); Holy Roman Emperor (962–73)

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