First Known Use: 14th century
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tittle
noun tit·tle \ˈti-təl\
Definition of TITTLE
1
: a point or small sign used as a diacritical mark in writing or printing
2
: a very small part
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Origin of TITTLE
Middle English titel, from Medieval Latin titulus, from Latin, title
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