单词 | mite |
释义 | mite 1. n. any small arachnid of the order Acari, having four pairs of legs when adult. Derivatives mity adj. Etymology: OE mite f. Gmc 2. n. & adv. --n   1. hist. a Flemish copper coin of small value.   2. any small monetary unit.   3. a small object or person, esp. a child.   4. a modest contribution; the best one can do (offered my mite of comfort). --adv (usu. prec. by a) colloq. somewhat (is a mite shy). Etymology: ME f. MLG, MDu. mite f. Gmc: prob. the same as MITE(1) |
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