English word ballot comes from Italian balla, Italian -otta
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| balla | Italian (it) | (vulgar, especially in plural) a testicle, bollock. A falsehood, a lie. A large bundle, torsello or bale. |
| -otta | Italian (it) | |
| ballotta | Italian (it) | (regional) boiled chestnut. Ballot (ball used for vote-casting). Shot, ball (ancient type of projectile). |
| ballot | English (en) | To draw lots.. To vote or decide by ballot. (chiefly, US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.. Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.. The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.. The total of all the votes cast in an election. |