year dot

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

The phrase may originate from a representation of the zeroth or first year of the Common Era CE, or the point between 1 AD and 1 BC (as there is no year 0).

Noun [edit]

year dot

  1. (idiomatic, UK, dated) A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.
    That hat dates from the year dot.

References [edit]

  • Year Dot, in LookWAYup Translating Dictionary/Thesaurus.