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mitten

Syllabification: (mit·ten)
Pronunciation: /ˈmitn/

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Definition of mitten

noun

(usually mittens)
  • a glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers.
  • (mittens) informal boxing gloves.

Derivatives

mittened

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French mitaine, perhaps from mite, pet name for a cat (because mittens were often made of fur)

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