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noun mit·ten \ˈmi-t^ən\

: a covering for the hand that has a separate part for the thumb only

Full Definition of MITTEN

1

:  a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate section for the thumb only

2

:  mitt 1a

— mit·tened \-t^ənd\ adjective

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Origin of MITTEN

Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with MITTEN

Britain, Briton, Britten, kitten, litten, witting