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doit

noun \ˈdȯit\

Definition of DOIT

1
:  an old Dutch coin equal to about 1⁄8 stiver
2
:  trifle 1

Variants of DOIT

doit also duit \ˈdȯit, ˈdīt\
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Origin of DOIT

Dutch duit; akin to Old Norse thveiti small coin, thveita to hew
First Known Use: 1592

Rhymes with DOIT

droit, Foyt, quoit

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. doit
  2. duit
  3. do
  4. do-it-yourself
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