dot
(verb) mark with a dot; âdot your âiâsâ
dot
(verb) make a dot or dots
scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
(verb) distribute loosely; âHe scattered gun powder under the wagonâ
dot, stud, constellate
(verb) scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; âHills constellated with lightsâ
Source: WordNetÂź 3.1
dotting
present participle of dot
dotting (plural dottings)
A dotted pattern; a speckling.
Source: Wiktionary
Dot, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See Dower, and cf. Dote dowry.] (Law)
Definition: A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana]
Dot, n. Etym: [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.
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.
Dot, v. i.
Definition: To make dots or specks.
Source: Websterâs Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 April 2025
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; âthe smart set goes thereâ; âthey were an angry lotâ
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.