ort Meaning & Definition
What Does Ort Mean?
Ort is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Adivasi Odia. As a noun, it means A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse. As a verb, it means To turn away from with disgust; refuse.
Quick Facts About Ort
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɔːt/ |
| Synonyms | bit, chip and gubbins |
| Plural | orts |
| Verb forms | orts, orting, orted |
Ort Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Adivasi Odia.
Ort as a Noun
- A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.
- A small coin, formerly used in central Europe.
Ort as a Verb
- To turn away from with disgust; refuse.
Noun
- (usually in plural) A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.
Synonyms of Ort
Ort synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ort (plural orts)
ort (third-person singular simple present orts, present participle orting, simple past and past participle orted)
Words That Rhyme With Ort
Origin of Ort
From Middle English orte, from Old English *oreta (“that which is left after eating”, literally “out-eat”); for more, see Old English or-, English eat. Cognate with Middle Low German orte (“refuse of food”), Middle Dutch ooraete, ooreete, Low German ort (“ort”), Middle High German urez, German Uräß and also German Ort (“quarter (of a thaler, etc)”). As the term for a coin, probably borrowed from the central European languages which used it: German Ort (“quarter (of a thaler)”), Polish ort (“coin”), etc.
Quick Answers About Ort
Is ort a symbol or a noun?
Ort is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for ort?
Words with a similar meaning to ort include bit, chip and gubbins. See the full list of ort synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ort?
The plural of ort is orts.
What is the past tense of ort?
The past tense of ort is orted. The present participle is orting.