note

English

/nəʊt/, /noʊt/

noun
Definitions
  • (heading) A symbol or annotation.
  • (heading) A written or printed communication or commitment.
  • (music) A sound.
  • (uncountable) Observation; notice; heed.
  • (uncountable) Reputation; distinction.
  • (obsolete) Notification; information; intelligence.
  • (obsolete) Mark of disgrace.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English note (use, nut, profit, usefulness) inherited from Old English not derived from Old French note (letter, note) derived from Latin nota (mark, sign, remark, note).

Origin

Latin

nota

Gloss

mark, sign, remark, note

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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