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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle Dutch mite, from Old Dutch *mīta, from Proto-Germanic *mītōn.
Noun
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
- mite (a tiny, arachnid bug)
Compounds
Etymology 2
From Middle Dutch mite, from Latin mēta.
Noun
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
- stack, neatly laid pile
Derived terms
Etymology 3
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Noun
mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)
- (numismatics) a former copper coin, 1/24 of a groot
- pittance
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)