DCHP-2
kitt DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1a n. — Obs.
a small fox, Vulpes velox hebes, once common on the prairies.
See also: kit fox (def. 1a)
- 1793 (1933) The . . . Assinibouan River is the part most abounding in all the north west, the following animals are natives of it . . . Lynx, Wolves, Foxes, Kitts, the common Red wood squirrels, and the striped Swiss. . . .
- 1933 Professor Innis thinks that kitts may have reference to the small prairie fox known as the kit fox.
- 1793 (1933) The . . . Assinibouan River is the part most abounding in all the north west, the following animals are natives of it . . . Lynx, Wolves, Foxes, Kitts, the common Red wood squirrels, and the striped Swiss. . . .
1b n.
the fur of this fox, gray on the back, shading to reddish yellow on the belly and legs, the tail being tipped with black.
See also: kit fox (def. 1b)
- 1786 (1918) Exports [included] . . . Kitts 296, Pichoux 882. . . .
- 1800 (1933) The Stone Indians traded half a Doz
- 1786 (1918) Exports [included] . . . Kitts 296, Pichoux 882. . . .
2 n.
the skin of a small or young muskrat. Also kit skin.
- 1907 The "kit skins" are used in large number in the manufacture of kid gloves.
- 1966 Muskrat . . . Early falls, Kitts & Dged. at the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE.
- 1907 The "kit skins" are used in large number in the manufacture of kid gloves.