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| mite [ mīt ] (plural mites) |
noun |
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| Definition: |
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1. small child: a small child or animal, especially one that inspires pity
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informal
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2. small amount: a small piece or small amount
  You could show just a mite of concern.
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3. small coin: a small coin of little value
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archaic
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| [14th century. < Middle Low German and Middle Dutch mīte, a small Flemish coin, also "tiny animal"] |
