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doit

[doit]

noun

  1. Also duit an old small copper coin of the Netherlands and Dutch colonies, first issued in the 17th century.

  2. a bit or trifle.



doit

/ dɔɪt /

noun

  1. a former small copper coin of the Netherlands

  2. a trifle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of doit1

First recorded in 1585–95, doit is from the Dutch word duit
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Word History and Origins

Origin of doit1

C16: from Middle Dutch duit
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Example Sentences

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Une sanction à la hauteur doit être immédiatement prononcée.

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It’s interesting to see how many of them rank in the charcoal grill list, too — including such storied brands as RESVIN, Cecarol, Oilzz, YSSOA, and DOIT.

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“Et cela doit signifier,” said she, “qu’il y aura là dedans un cadeau pour moi, et peut-être pour vous aussi, mademoiselle. Monsieur a parlé de vous: il m’a demandé le nom de ma gouvernante, et si elle n’était pas une petite personne, assez mince et un peu pâle. J’ai dit qu’oui: car c’est vrai, n’est-ce pas, mademoiselle?”

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The new agency would distribute an existing $19 million fund to match federal broadband grants, a task currently shared by departments including DoIT.

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La lumière doit être fait sur cet événement.

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