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mitten

[mit-n]

noun

  1. a hand covering enclosing the four fingers together and the thumb separately.

  2. mitt.



mitten

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. Sometimes shortened to: mitt.a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers

  2. slanga boxing glove

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • mittenlike adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mitten1

1350–1400; Middle English miteyn < Middle French, Old French mitaine, equivalent to mite mitten (< ?) + -aine -an
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mitten1

C14: from Old French mitaine, of uncertain origin
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We used special grated mittens to wipe the mixture off of our bodies in the private zen garden, then rinsed off in the shower.

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Jean mentions Les in the letter who she said gave her the address for her sweetheart, as well as Joan who was knitting her mittens for her Christmas present.

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In 2020, independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stole the show with his utilitarian coat and patterned mittens - a gift from a constituent - that went viral for their contrast to a day of pomp and circumstance.

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You should keep your baby's head warm when going outside, and use mittens or gloves to stop heat loss.

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He was told to buy a warm jacket, get mittens and thermal underwear.

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