GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 5 definitions

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   Dot , n. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See Dower, and cf. Dote dowry.] (Law) A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana]
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   Dot, n. [Cf. AS. dott small spot, speck; of uncertain origin.]
   A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark.
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   Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.
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   Dot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Dotting.]
   To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
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   To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a landscape dotted with cottages.
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   Dot, v. i. To make dots or specks.
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   DoT, DOT, D.O.T. , prop. n. The United States Department of Transportation. [acronym] The Department of Transportation promulgates standards for the strength of shipping containers, and this abgreviation is often seen on cardboard boxes.
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