English word origin

Etymology of mitey

From mite + -y.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Of or pertaining to mites. · Infested with mites.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From mite + -y.

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Source etymology 2

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adv

Eye dialect spelling of mighty.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From mighty.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Pronunciation spelling of matey.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From matey.

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