From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dot \Dot\ (d[o^]t), n. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See
Dower, and cf. Dote dowry.] (Law)
A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dot \Dot\, n. [Cf. AS. dott small spot, speck; of uncertain
origin.]
1. A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed
instrument; a speck, or small mark.
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2. Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small
portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dot \Dot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dotted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dotting.]
1. To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
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2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a
landscape dotted with cottages.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dot \Dot\, v. i.
To make dots or specks.
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DoT
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
DoT \DoT\, DOT \DOT\, DOT \D.O.T.\(d[=e]"[=o]*t[=e]`), prop. n.
The United States Department of Transportation. [acronym]
Note: 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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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
DoT \DoT\, DOT \DOT\, DOT \D.O.T.\(d[=e]"[=o]*t[=e]`), prop. n.
The United States Department of Transportation. [acronym]
Note: 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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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
DoT \DoT\, DOT \DOT\, DOT \D.O.T.\(d[=e]"[=o]*t[=e]`), prop. n.
The United States Department of Transportation. [acronym]
Note: 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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