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titman

[ tit-muhn ]
/ ˈtɪt mən /
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noun, plural tit·men.Chiefly Northeastern U.S.
the runt of an animal litter, especially the smallest pig.
Archaic: Offensive. a short or small person.
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Origin of titman

1845–55
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British Dictionary definitions for titman

titman
/ (ˈtɪtmən) /

noun plural -men
(of pigs) the runt of a litter

Word Origin for titman

tit- (as in titmouse) + man
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