mite

[mite]

Mite is one of many words for a very small amount, like a bit and a jot. A mite is teeny weeny and itty bitty. It's not much at all.

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A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.

Noun
any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods

Noun
a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"


n.
A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.

n.
A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing. The name is also applied to a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ.

n.
A small weight; one twentieth of a grain.

n.
Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle.


Mite

Mite , n. [AS. m'c6te mite (in sense 1); akin to LG. mite, D. mijt, G. miete, OHG. m'c6za; cf. Goth. maitan to cut.] 1. (Zo'94l.) A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina. 2. [D. mijt; prob. the same word.] A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing. The name is also applied to a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ.
Two mites, which make a farthing.
3. A small weight; one twentieth of a grain. 4. Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle.
For in effect they be not worth a myte.

A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.

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Usage Examples

I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.

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