ritten en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of rat + kitten.
Meanings
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(informal, rare) A young rat.
According to Willy Raets (famous dutch breeder who e-mails with AG) it is the above, although he can't tell for sure until the ritten is 3 months old.
1999 January 19, Anne M@rie [ Scarlet's Shelter ], “New ratties.. :-))”, in alt.pets.rodents (Usenet):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rittens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |