Dots

/dɑːts/ noun

Definition

small round marks or points, often used as a plural.

Etymology

From Old English 'dott,' possibly from Old Norse 'dottr' (a small lump). The meaning has consistently referred to small marks or spots.

Kelly Says

In Morse code, messages are made entirely of dots and dashes—those simple dots revolutionized communication by allowing messages to travel instantly through telegraph wires in the 1800s!

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