Definitions for the word "note" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
To butt; to push with the horns.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2.
Know not; knows not.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Nut.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Need; needful business.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A mark, or sign, made to call attention, to point out something to notice, or the like; a sign, or token, proving or giving evidence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
A brief writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
Hence, a writing intended to be used in speaking; memoranda to assist a speaker, being either a synopsis, or the full text of what is to be said; as, to preach from notes; also, a reporter's memoranda; the original report of a speech or of proceedings.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
A short informal letter; a billet.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
A diplomatic missive or written communication.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
A written or printed paper acknowledging a debt, and promising payment; as, a promissory note; a note of hand; a negotiable note.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
A list of items or of charges; an account.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
A character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch. Hence:
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
A musical sound; a tone; an utterance; a tune.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. n.
A key of the piano or organ.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. n.
Observation; notice; heed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
Notification; information; intelligence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
State of being under observation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. n.
Reputation; distinction; as, a poet of note.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
21. n.
Stigma; brand; reproach.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
22. n.
To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed; to attend to.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
23. n.
To record in writing; to make a memorandum of.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
24. n.
To charge, as with crime (with of or for before the thing charged); to brand.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
25. n.
To denote; to designate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
26. n.
To annotate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
27. n.
To set down in musical characters.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
28. n.
1 brief written record as an aid to memory (often in pl.: make notes). 2 observation, usu. Unwritten, of experiences etc. (compare notes). 3 short or informal letter. 4 formal diplomatic communication. 5 short annotation or additional explanation in a book etc. 6 a = *banknote. B written promise of payment. 7 a notice, attention (worthy of note). B eminence (person of note). 8 a single musical tone of definite pitch. B written sign representing its pitch and duration. C key of a piano etc. 9 quality or tone of speaking, expressing mood or attitude etc. (note of optimism). v. (-ting) 1 observe, notice; give attention to. 2 (often foll. By down) record as a thing to be remembered or observed. 3 (in passive; often foll. By for) be well known. hit (or strike) the right note speak or act in exactly the right manner. [latin nota mark (n.), noto mark (v.)]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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