Dot (?), n. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See Dower, and cf. Dote dowry.] Law

A marriage portion; dowry.

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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.

2.

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.]

1.

To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.

2.

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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