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tote [ tōt ]

transitive verb (past and past participle tot·ed, present participle tot·ing, 3rd person present singular totes)

Definition:

1. carry something: to carry or haul something, especially something heavy

2. have something on your person: to carry something, especially a gun, on your person

noun (plural totes)

Definition:

1. heavy load: a heavy load that is hauled or carried

2. soft bag: a large soft bag with handles

[Late 17th century. Origin ?]

tot·er noun

Regional History


	Tote in the sense "to carry something" is a general-currency term throughout the Southern states. Probably of West African origin, the form extends across the South Midland region as well, including similar Western forms in the Rocky Mountain states.