# cotta vs cotter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cotta
*noun · frequency rank #34,840*
A surplice, in England and America usually one shorter and less full than the ordinary surplice and with short sleeves, or sometimes none.

### cotter
*noun · IPA /kɒtə/ · frequency rank #37,401*
A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.

## Source
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