mitten

American  

[mit-n] / ˈmɪt n /

noun

1. a hand covering enclosing the four fingers together and the thumb separately.

2. mitt.

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mitten British  

/ ˈmɪtən /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: mitt.  a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers

2. slang a boxing glove

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Other Word Forms

• mittenlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of mitten

1350–1400; Middle English miteyn < Middle French, Old French mitaine, equivalent to mite mitten (< ?) + -aine -an

Example Sentences

Just in time, he found the mitten, tied to his belt.

From Literature

It warms the inside and lets you study the cold without mittens.

From Salon

I took inner and outer deerskin pants, two sealskin blouses, a pair of mukluks and a pair of softer boots to wear under them, a pair of gloves and a pair of mittens.

From Literature

“And make mittens from the last of the wool.”

From Literature

I pulled off my hat, mittens, and scarf, then dropped them into the basket near the door.

From Literature

Related Words

• mitt