DOTn.
[I know not the origin and affinities of this word. It would be naturally deduced from a verb signifying to set, or to prick, like punctum, point.] A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck; used in marking a writing or other thing.
DOTv.t.
1. To mark with dots.
2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as a landscape dotted with cottages, or clumps of trees.
DOTv.i.
To make dots or spots.