smitch

[ smich ]

noun

, Informal.

1. smidgen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of smitch¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Ter tell ye the truth, went on the big man, without noticing Digs remark, we aint got a smitch o meat left.

From Project Gutenberg

The figure for a moment turned its head, when, as the light of the lantern fell on it, he recognised the face of Sam Smitch.

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Two or three days passed away, when Sam Smitch was well-nigh forgotten.

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I looked for grace in him, honest I did, and I couldn't find one smitch, no sir!

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"Aw, you ain't got a smitch o' pride," he taunted jealously.

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