What does dit mean?
Dit means (UK dialectal, Northern England) To stop up; block (an opening); close (compare Scots dit)..
Dit
/dɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(UK dialectal, Northern England) To stop up; block (an opening); close (compare Scots dit)..
Definitions by Sense
- (UK dialectal, Northern England) To stop up; block (an opening); close (compare Scots dit).
- (obsolete) To close up.
- (obsolete, rare) A ditty, a little melody.
- (obsolete) A word; a decree.
- The spoken representation of a dot in radio and telegraph Morse code.
- (information theory) decimal digit
- (Canada, obsolete) Indicator of a declared surname originating from Canadian French.
Example Sentences
that I would haue thought my sincere plainnesse in that first part vpon that subiect, should haue ditted the mouth of the most enuious Momus
No bird, but did her shrill notes sweetly sing; / No song but did containe a louely dit: / Trees, braunches, birds, and songs were framed fit [...].
Synonyms for dit
Antonyms for dit
Related Words
Word Forms
- dits
- ditting
- ditted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dit?
Common synonyms include dot.
What is the opposite of dit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dit in a sentence?
that I would haue thought my sincere plainnesse in that first part vpon that subiect, should haue ditted the mouth of the most enuious Momus
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