First Known Use: 14th century
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ditty
noun dit·ty \ˈdi-tē\
: a short and simple song
plural ditties
Full Definition of DITTY
: an especially simple and unaffected song
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Origin of DITTY
Middle English ditee, from Anglo-French dité story, song, from past participle of diter to compose, from Latin dictare to dictate, compose
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ditty
noun dit·ty \ˈdi-tē\
plural ditties
Definition of DITTY for Kids
: a short simple song
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