bort
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- borty adjective
Etymology
Origin of bort
1615–25; apparently metathetic variant of *brot ( Old English gebrot fragment); akin to Middle English brotel brittle, Old Norse brot fragment
Example Sentences
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“It was rewarding because everything started off so bad,” said Bort Escoto, who is in his 33rd season at Sylmar, making him the City’s longest-tenured active boys’ basketball coach.
From Los Angeles Times
Bort Escoto, now the longest-lasting basketball coach in the City Section with 33 seasons at Sylmar High, apparently has gotten far more lenient when it comes to where and when his players can take shots, considering the Spartans have scored 100 or more points four times in just the last month.
From Los Angeles Times
At one point years ago, Sylmar basketball coach Bort Escorto stopped reporting scores.
From Los Angeles Times
“They’re the surprise team,” Sylmar coach Bort Escoto said.
From Los Angeles Times
Sylmar basketball coach Bort Escoto said San Fernando’s bus had arrived on Wednesday when he was told the game had been canceled.
From Los Angeles Times
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