Chit
n.
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The embryo or the growing bud of a plant; a shoot; a sprout; as, the chits of Indian corn or of potatoes.
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A child or babe; as, a forward chit; also, a young, small, or insignificant person or animal.
A little chit of a woman.
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An excrescence on the body, as a wart. [Obs.]
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A small tool used in cleaving laths.
Chit
n.
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A short letter or note; a written message or memorandum; a certificate given to a servant; a pass, or the like.
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A signed voucher or memorandum of a small debt, as for food and drinks at a club. [India, China, etc.]
Chit
v. i.
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To shoot out; to sprout.
I have known barley chit in seven hours after it had been thrown forth.
Chit
3d pers. sing.
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Chideth. [Obs.]