First Known Use: 14th century
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mitten
noun mit·ten \ˈmi-tən\
: a covering for the hand that has a separate part for the thumb only
Full Definition of MITTEN
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: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only
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Origin of MITTEN
Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat
MITTEN Defined for Kids
mitten
noun mit·ten \ˈmi-tən\
Definition of MITTEN for Kids
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate division for the thumb only
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