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English word origin

Etymology of OTT

Initialism of over the top.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Initialism of over the top.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Initialism of over the top.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

Abbreviation of Ottawa.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of Ottawa.

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