tote

¹

[toht]

verb (used with object)

toted, toting 

1. to carry, as on one's back or in one's arms.

   to tote a bundle.

2. to carry on one's person.

   to tote a gun.

3. to transport or convey, as on a vehicle or boat.

noun

1. the act or course of toting.

2. something that is toted.

3. tote bag.

tote

²

[toht]

verb (used with object)

toted, toting 

1. Informal.,  to add up; total.

tote

³

[toht]

noun

Informal.

1. a totalizator.

tote

¹

/ təʊt /

verb

1. (tr) to carry, convey, or drag

noun

1. the act of or an instance of toting

2. something toted

Tote

²

/ təʊt /

noun

1. (sometimes not capital) short for totalizator totalizator

Other Word Forms

• toter noun
• totable adjective
• toteable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tote¹

An Americanism dating back to 1670–80; origin uncertain

Origin of tote²

First recorded in 1885–90; probably verb use of tote, shortening of total

Origin of tote³

First recorded in 1890–95; by shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of tote¹

C17: of obscure origin

Related Words

• bag 
• handbag 
• satchel 
• shopping bag 
• tote bag