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Definition

A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.

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In Context

  • "That hat dates from the year dot."
  • "Disk interfaces have been around since the year dot, as people soon realised that the microdrive was unreliable, unstable and generally rubbish for the storage of anything, useless except as a rather small beermat."
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Also Said As

  • day dot
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