n.; pl. Dittos [ It., detto, ditto, fr. L. dictum. See Dictum. ] The aforesaid thing; the same (as before). Often contracted to do., or to two “turned commas” (”), or small marks. Used in bills, books of account, tables of names, etc., to save repetition. [ 1913 Webster ]

A spacious table in the center, and a variety of smaller dittos in the corners. Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. As before, or aforesaid; in the same manner; also. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. dittologi`a. Attic form of dissologi`a repetition of words: &unr_; twofold + &unr_; to speak. ] A double reading, or twofold interpretation, as of a Scripture text. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]