noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of knit form-of, plural
2. 2
   Small particles of ore. dated, plural, plural-only

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of knit form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

Probably the same word as nit, a louse's egg.

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