I. ˈtōt transitive verb
( 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
II. noun
Date: circa 1772
1. : burden , load
2. : tote bag
III. transitive verb
( tot·ed ; tot·ing )
Etymology: English dialect tote, noun, total
Date: 1888
: add , total — usually used with up
toted up his accomplishments — G. P. Morrill
IV. noun
Etymology: short for totalizator
Date: 1891
: pari-mutuel 2