Dot /(dŏt)/

Dot

n.
  1. A marriage portion; dowry. (Law) [Louisiana]

Dot

n.
  1. A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark.
  2. Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.

Dot

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Dotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Dotting

  1. To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
  2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a landscape dotted with cottages.

Dot

v. i.
  1. To make dots or specks.

DoT

prop. n.
  1. The United States Department of Transportation. [acronym]