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noun \ˈnit\

Definition of nit

  1. 1 :  the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect; also :  the insect itself when young

  2. 2 :  a minor shortcoming

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Origin and Etymology of nit

Middle English nite, from Old English hnitu; akin to Old High German hniz nit, Greek konid-, konis

Other Insect Terms

drone, entomology, gadfly, pismire, proboscis, vespine

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nit

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Definition of nit

chiefly British

  1. :  nitwit

First Known Use of nit

1903

NIT

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NIT Defined for Kids

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noun \ˈnit\

Definition of nit for Students

  1. :  the egg of a louse

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nit

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noun \ˈnit\

Medical Definition of nit

  1. :  the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect; also :  the insect itself when young

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