Tote
[təʊt] or [tot]
Definition
(v. t.) To carry or bear; as, to tote a child over a stream; -- a colloquial word of the Southern States, and used esp. by negroes.
(n.) The entire body, or all; as, the whole tote.
Typed by Leigh
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [Local, Southern U.S.] Carry, bear, transport.
Checked by Emil
Definition
v.t. to carry as a personal burden to bear.—n. Tote′-road a rough road for carriers.
Checker: Virgil
Examples
- I say, Sol, said the woman, is that ar man going to tote them bar'ls over tonight? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Well, ole man, said Aunt Chloe, you'll have to tote in them ar bar'ls. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Will you wait to be toted down river, where they kill niggers with hard work and starving? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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