noun

ort

Ort (noun) means a fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.

noun

A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.

A small coin, formerly used in central Europe.

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Etymology

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.

Rhymes for ort

port tort sort wort mort fort Cort short sport snort

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of ort?

"ort" (noun) means a fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse.

What are the different meanings of ort?

"ort" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fragment; a scrap of leftover food; any remainder; a piece of refuse; 2. A small coin, formerly used in central Europe.