1. n. sl.
1. a totalizator.
2 a lottery.
Etymology: abbr. 2. v.tr. esp. US colloq. carry, convey, esp. a heavy load (toting a gun).
Phrases and idioms:
tote bag a woman's large bag for shopping etc. tote box US a small container for goods.
Derivatives:
toter n. (also in comb.).
Etymology: 17th-c. US, prob. of dial. orig.