Jotterbook
/ˈdʒɒt.ə.bʊk/noun
A small notebook used for writing brief notes or observations.
Did you know?The word’s first half ultimately traces back to Greek iota, the name of the smallest letter—behind the expression “not one jot or tittle.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
iōta
“The smallest letter of the Greek alphabet, later associated with something extremely small.”
Late Latin
Latin
iota
“A very small amount or tiny written mark.”
Middle English
English
jot
“A small point, mark, or brief written note.”
Early Modern English
English
jotter
“A person or thing that jots down notes; formed with the agent suffix -er.”
Old English
Old English
bōc
“A book or written document; historically related to the word for beech wood, on which early writing materials could be made.”
19th–20th Century
English
jotter-book
“A notebook intended for recording short notes, observations, or reminders.”