| Bit (bit) |
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| n. | ((?)) |
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| Bit |
| [OE. bitt, bite,
AS. bite, bite, fr. b***imacr]tan to bite. See Bite,
*** v., and cf. Bit a morsel.] |
The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is
inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins
are fastened.
Fig.: Anything which curbs or
restrains.
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To put a bridle upon] to put the bit in the mouth of.
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A part of
anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a
bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
Somewhat; something, but not very
great.
A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes,
usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See
Bitstock.
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts
upon the bolt and tumblers.
The cutting iron of a plane.
In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small
silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12
1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
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| Bit (bit) |
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| v. t. | ((?)) |
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| Bit |
| [See Betake,
Betaught.] |
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In the British West Indies,
a fourpenny piece, or groat.
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