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[Ray S ECenFL]

Where did the term 'Tot Lot' originate?

I tried to Google it but did not get much information on it.

Anyone know?

 

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[spartacus53]

The term was coined by Felix Fossidittle, Bronx, NY in 1960.

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

The term was coined by Felix Fossidittle, Bronx, NY in 1960.

Catchword: tot lot
Filed under: English
Part of speech: n.
The part of speech reflects that used in the full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: A play-yard paradise “Tot-Lot,” has been established in the courtyard of St. Stephens church.
Article or Document Title:
“Children Have Own ‘Tot-Lot’”
Article, document, publication, web site:
Coshocton Tribune
Publishing location:
Ohio
Dateline:
Boston
Date of publication:
Sept. 30, 1938
Page number:
10

It dates back to at least 1938, but I am not sure who coined the phrase and under what circumstance. I like wonder about these things...

http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/dictionary/tot_lot/

 

[spartacus53]

Well I clearly remember that on June 30th, 1960 Felix yelled at me and a few of my friends for being in his lot. He said, "You tots best get outta my lot".

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

Well I clearly remember that on June 30th, 1960 Felix yelled at me and a few of my friends for being in his lot. He said, "You tots best get outta my lot".