mijt

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Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch mite, from Old Dutch *mīta, from Proto-Germanic *mītōn.

Noun

mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)

  1. mite (a tiny, arachnid bug)
Compounds

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch mite, from Latin mēta.

Noun

mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)

  1. stack, neatly laid pile
Derived terms

Etymology 3

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

mijt f (plural mijten, diminutive mijtje n)

  1. (numismatics) a former copper coin, 1/24 of a groot
  2. pittance

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]