·- imp. & ·p.p. of Bite.
II. Bit ·v The cutting iron of a plane.
III. Bit ·- of Bite.
IV. Bit ·- 3d ·sg pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
V. Bit ·Impf of Bite.
VI. Bit ·v Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
VII. Bit ·v Somewhat; something, but not very great.
VIII. Bit ·vt To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
IX. Bit ·add. ·noun In the British West Indies, a fourpenny piece, or groat.
X. Bit ·v The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
XI. Bit ·v A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. ·see Bitstock.
XII. Bit ·v The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
XIII. Bit ·v A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
XIV. Bit ·v In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.