lotted

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of designating or allotting something, especially land, to an individual.

  - "The government lotted the land to the farmers."
  - "After the war, the refugees were lotted houses."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lotted
dotted , spotted , notted

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Variants

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lot , lots , lotted , lotting

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'lotten' meaning 'to allot, assign, distribute'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lotted' comes from the Old English word 'lot' meaning 'fate' or 'portion'.

2. In some cultures, 'lotted' land was used for communal farming, with each family being assigned a specific plot to work on.

3. The concept of 'lotted' land can be traced back to ancient Rome, where land was divided among citizens for agricultural purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allotment: The process or act of designating or assigning something, especially land, to an individual or group.

2. Distribution: The act of sharing or giving out something to a group or individuals.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lotted' is used metaphorically to refer to the distribution or allocation of resources, opportunities, or privileges. In art, it can be used to depict the concept of fate or destiny, with the idea that one's life or circumstances are predetermined and 'lotted' to them.

How to Memorize "lotted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map with different parcels of land, each one marked with a name or number, representing the act of 'lotted' land.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lotted' with the idea of fairness and equality, as in the distribution of resources or opportunities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Land is lotted, lives are not' to help remember the meaning of 'lotted' as the act of assigning land to individuals.

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