lote1
/ləʊt/(also lot)
noun
The nettle tree Celtis australis; (in later use also) any tree of this genus. Compare lote-tree and lotus. Now rare.
Origin
Late 15th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin lōtus and its etymon ancient Greek λωτός lotus.
lote2
/ləʊt/rare before 19th cent
noun
The burbot, Lota lota.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. Originally (i) from French lote, variant of lotte;.