bittock

[ bit-uhk ]

noun

, Chiefly Scot.

1. a little bit. bite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bittock¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; bit ² + -ock

Example Sentences

"A wee bittock," was the answer, "but it's graund for taties and turnips."

From Project Gutenberg

The only sound he heard was the falling of frosted clots of snow from the branches of the trees and the sad, continuous "Oo-ee, oo-ee, oo-ee!" of the little rust-coloured Bittock amid the sunlit snow.

From Project Gutenberg

And as he dangled in pain, a night-wandering Bittock on a branch above him called piteously: "Oo-ee, oo-ee, oo-ee!"

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"Oo-ee, oo-ee, oo-ee!" wailed the Bittock, and hopping down slowly, perched herself before his face.

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A mile an’ a bittock, a mile or twa, Ab�ne the burn, ayont the law, Davie an’ Donal’ an’ Cherlie an’ a’, An’ the m�ne was shinin’ clearly!

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