tote [tōt]
transitive verb (past and past participle tot·ed, present participle tot·ing, 3rd person present singular totes) (informal)
carry something: to carry or haul something, especially something heavy
have something on your person: to carry something, especially a gun, on your person
noun (plural totes)
heavy load: a heavy load that is hauled or carried
soft bag: a large soft bag with handles
[Late 17th century. Origin ?]
tot·er, noun
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
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A tote bag is a large handheld bag or purse that is used to carry things, such as books, beach wear, or everyday items. A tote bag is normally made of treated canvas, nylon or heavy pebbled leather. Some totes come with a zipper compartment that divides the bag into sections. The term tote, meaning "to carry" can be traced back to the 17th century but was not used to describe bags until 1900.





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