mitten
|mit/ten|
A2
/ˈmɪtən/
glove without fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mitten' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'mitaine', where 'mite' meant 'mitten'.
Historical Evolution
'mitaine' transformed into the Middle English word 'miten', and eventually became the modern English word 'mitten'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a glove', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a glove without separate fingers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of glove that covers the hand but does not have separate finger openings, except for the thumb.
She wore a pair of woolen mittens to keep her hands warm.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39