tote
1[ toht ]
/ toʊt /
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verb (used with object), tot·ed, tot·ing.
to carry, as on one's back or in one's arms: to tote a bundle.
to carry on one's person: to tote a gun.
to transport or convey, as on a vehicle or boat.
noun
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Origin of tote
1An Americanism dating back to 1670–80; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM tote
tot·a·ble, tote·a·ble, adjectivetoter, nounOther definitions for tote (2 of 3)
Origin of tote
2First recorded in 1885–90; probably verb use of tote, shortening of total
Other definitions for tote (3 of 3)
tote3
[ toht ]
/ toʊt /
noun Informal.
a totalizator.
Origin of tote
3First recorded in 1890–95; by shortening
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British Dictionary definitions for tote (1 of 2)
tote
/ (təʊt) informal /
verb
(tr) to carry, convey, or drag
noun
the act of or an instance of toting
something toted
Derived forms of tote
toter, nounWord Origin for tote
C17: of obscure origin
British Dictionary definitions for tote (2 of 2)
Tote
/ (təʊt) /
noun
the Tote (sometimes not capital) trademark short for totalizator (def. 1), totalizator (def. 2)
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