Bequote

/bɪˈkwoʊt/ verb

Definition

Not a standard English word; possibly a technical or specialized term meaning to quote again or provide additional quotes.

Etymology

Would combine be- prefix (thoroughly, about) + quote (Latin quotus 'how many' + -ation), but this formation is not attested in standard dictionaries.

Kelly Says

This looks like it should exist—be-quote should mean 'to quote thoroughly' or 'to surround with quotes'—but English speakers never really needed it, so it never caught on in the language.

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