bittock

American  

[bit-uhk] / ˈbɪt ək /

noun

Chiefly Scot.

1. a little bit.

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Etymology

Origin of bittock

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

Example Sentences

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bittock

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

From The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion by Turnbull, Robert

There were not many distractions for a boy of active habits and restless tendencies during the long double service of two hours and a bittock in the Cameronian kirk of Cairn Edward.

From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

A Mile an’ a Bittock A mile an’ a bittock, a mile or twa 110 V. A Lowden Sabbath Morn The clinkum-clank o’ Sabbath bells 111 VI.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

But there's ae thing that God nor man canna bide in a watch, an' that's whan it stan's still for a bittock, an' syne gangs on again.

From Robert Falconer by MacDonald, George

A Scottish mile is reckoned to be two English ones, and the bittock might mean anything—another Scottish mile or two, as the case might be.

From Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) by Various