Dotkin

/ˈdɒtkɪn/ noun

Definition

A small dot or period; a diminutive marking or small point.

Etymology

From 'dot' + '-kin' (diminutive suffix, from Middle Low German 'kinne' meaning 'small one'). Creates a word for a tiny dot.

Kelly Says

The '-kin' suffix appears in English words like 'lambkin' and 'bumpkin'—it's an old way of saying 'little,' so 'dotkin' is literally a 'little dot.'

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