Meaning of mitten in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɪtn/

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  1. Noun

    mitten

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French mitaine, perhaps from mite, a pet name for a cat (because mittens were often made of fur)

    Definitions

    1. glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

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