Jotter
/ˈdʒɒt.ər/noun
A notebook or person who writes brief notes.
Did you know?“Jotter” comes from the verb *jot*, which originally meant to write down a brief note, and that verb is often linked to the same root as *jot* in the sense of a small mark or point.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Latin
iota
“The Greek letter iota, used for something extremely small or insignificant.”
Early Modern English
English
jot
“A tiny amount; later, to write down briefly.”
19th Century
English
jotter
“A person who jots notes or a notebook for brief writing.”
Modern English
English
jotter
“A notebook, especially for quick notes.”