mitten
playSimple Definition of mitten
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: a covering for the hand that has a separate part for the thumb only
Origin and Etymology of mitten
Middle English mitain, from Anglo-French, probably from Old French mite, name for a cat
First Known Use: 14th century
MITTEN Defined for Kids
mitten
playDefinition of mitten for Students
: a covering for the hand and wrist having a separate division for the thumb only
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