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kitty
(kit′ē)
noun pl. kitties
- a kitten: chiefly a child's term
- a cat of any age
noun pl. kitties
- in poker,
- the stakes or pot
- a pool formed from part of the winnings, to pay for refreshments, etc.
- money pooled for some particular purpose
- widow ()
Origin: prob. < kit
noun
a feminine name
See kitty in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. kit·ties
- A fund made up of a portion of each pot in a poker game.
- A pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose.
- See widow.
Origin:
Origin: Probably from kit1
.noun pl. kit·ties
A cat, especially a kitten.
Origin:
Origin: Shortening and alteration of kitten
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