DITTO

n. adv.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The aforesaid thing; the same (as before). Often contracted to do., or to two "turned commas" ("), or small marks. Used in bills, books of account, tables of names, etc., to save repetition. A spacious table in the center, and a variety of smaller dittos in the corners. Dickens.

2.
adv.

As before, or aforesaid; in the same manner; also.


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