Main Entry: ¹tote

Pronunciation: \ˈtōt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): tot·ed; tot·ing

Etymology: probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry

Date: 1677

1 : to carry by hand : bear on the person : lug, pack
2 : haul, convey

— tot·er \ˈtō-tər\ noun