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
2. 1. tote bag
   2. a small piece of baggage, usually of cloth, with handles and a shoulder strap

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

noun