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tote1 definition

tote (tōt)

transitive verb toted tot′ed, toting tot′·ing

  1. to carry or haul, esp. in the arms or on the back
  2. to be armed with (a gun, etc.)

Etymology: prob. of Afr orig., as in Kongo tota, to pick up

noun

  1. Informal
    1. the act of toting
    2. something toted; load; haul
    1. tote bag
    2. a small piece of baggage, usually of cloth, with handles and a shoulder strap

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tote2 definition

tote (tōt)

transitive verb toted tot′ed, toting tot′·ing

total: usually with up
tote3 definition

tote (tōt)

noun

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