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Syllabification: (kit)

Pronunciation: /kit/

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Definition of kit

noun

1a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose:a first-aid kit
a set of all the parts needed to assemble something:an aircraft kit
British the clothing and other items belonging to a soldier or used in an activity such as a sport:boys in football kit

2chiefly British a large basket, box, or other container, especially for fish.

verb

[with object] (kit someone/something out/up, usually be kitted out/up) chiefly British

provide someone or something with the appropriate clothing or equipment:we were all kitted out in life jackets

Origin:

Middle English: from Middle Dutch kitte 'wooden vessel', of unknown origin. The original sense 'wooden tub' was later applied to other containers; the use denoting a soldier's equipment (late 18th century) probably arose from the idea of a set of articles packed in a container

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