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bittock en · NOUN

Etymology

From bit + -ock (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle English bitlok (“bittock”).

Meanings

1. A little bit; a small piece.
   • Then I cut the flesh into bittocks And Shahrazad was surprised by the dawn of day and fell silent and ceased to say her permitted say. 2008, Sir Richard F. Burton, Arabian Nights, in 16 Volumes:
2. A short distance.
3. A brief duration.
   • Tell her the bairns will be home in a bittock. 1934, ArthurRansome, Coot Club:

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