Hypertext Webster Gateway: "dot"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Dot \Dot\, v. i.
To make dots or specks.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Dot \Dot\, n. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See {Dower}, and
cf. {Dote} dowry.] (Law)
A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
2. Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small
portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a
landscape dotted with cottages.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
dot
n 1: a very small circular shape; "a row of points"; "draw lines
between the dots" [syn: {point}]
2: the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse
code [syn: {dit}]
v 1: scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills
constellated with lights" [syn: {stud}, {constellate}]
2: distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the
wagon." [syn: {scatter}, {sprinkle}, {dust}, {disperse}]
3: make a dot or dots
4: mark with a dot; "dot your 'i's"
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