Definitions for: Kit


[n] young of any of various fur-bearing animals; "a fox kit"
[n] gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
[n] a case for containing a set of articles
[v] supply with a kit



Webster (1913) Definition: Kit, (k[i^]t), v. t. [imp. Kitte.]
To cut. [Obs.] --Chaucer.


Kit, n. [See Kitten.]
A kitten.

Kit fox (Zo["o]l.), a small burrowing fox (Vulpes velox),
inhabiting the region of the Rocky Mountains. It is
brownish gray, reddish on the breast and flanks, and white
below. Called also swift fox.


Kit, n. [Gf. AS. cytere harp, L. cithara. Cf. Guitar.]
A small violin. ``A dancing master's kit.'' --Grew.

Prince Turveydrop then tinkled the strings of his kit
with his fingers, and the young ladies stood up to
dance. --Dickens.


Kit, m. [Cf. D. kit a large bottle, OD. kitte beaker,
decanter.]
1. A large bottle.

2. A wooden tub or pail, smaller at the top than at the
bottom; as, a kit of butter, or of mackerel. --Wright.

3. straw or rush basket for fish; also, any kind of basket.
[Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.

4. A box for working implements; hence, a working outfit, as
of a workman, a soldier, and the like.

5. A group of separate parts, things, or individuals; -- used
with whole, and generally contemptuously; as, the whole
kit of them.

Synonyms: kit out, kit up, outfit

See Also: appurtenances, carpenter's kit, case, ditty bag, equip, first-aid kit, fit, fit out, gear, layette, mess kit, outfit, paraphernalia, sewing kit, toilet kit, tool kit, travel kit, young mammal

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