kit

Definitions


[kɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose
(e.g: a first-aid kit)

- the clothing used for an activity such as a sport
(e.g: a football kit)

- a large basket, box, or other container, especially for fish


Phrases:
- get one's kit off

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Dutch kitte ‘wooden vessel’, of unknown origin. The original sense ‘wooden tub’ was later applied to other containers; the use denoting a soldier's equipment (late 18th century) probably arose from the idea of a set of articles packed in a container


[kɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide someone or something with the appropriate clothing or equipment
(e.g: we were all kitted out in life jackets)


Phrases:
- get one's kit off

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Dutch kitte ‘wooden vessel’, of unknown origin. The original sense ‘wooden tub’ was later applied to other containers; the use denoting a soldier's equipment (late 18th century) probably arose from the idea of a set of articles packed in a container


[kɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the young of certain animals, such as the beaver, ferret, and mink


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[kɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small violin, especially one used by a dancing master


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: perhaps from Latin cithara (see cittern)


[kɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flock of pigeons
(e.g: he saw a kit of pigeons flying when out one day)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: apparently from German Kitte or Kütte ‘flock or group of doves’




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