dite
[ dahyt ]
nounBritish Dialect.
a bit (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care a dite.
Origin of dite
11905–10; reflecting regional pronunciation of doit, in the sense “trifle”
Words Nearby dite
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How to use dite in a sentence
Relation de la campagne de 1815, dite de Waterloo, pour servir l'histoire du Marchal Ney.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneGloaming had stolen into the valley when dite Deuchars, of Tilliedrum, rose to his feet and deliberately spat upon the coffin.
Auld Licht Idyls | J. M. BarrieThe leading poet in a club of poets was dite Walls, who kept a school when there were scholars and weaved when there were none.
Auld Licht Idyls | J. M. BarrieIf it's 'is child, and 'e wants it, let 'im py for it, and interest ep ter dite.
The Christian | Hall CaineOctavie L., dite Carry, was the daughter of an organist who had held a good position at one of the principal churches of Malines.
In Bohemia with Du Maurier | Felix Moscheles
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