~ 1
■ noun
1》 a set of articles or equipment for a specific purpose: a first-aid ~.
↘ Brit. the clothing and other items needed for an activity: boys in football ~.
2》 a set of all the parts needed to assemble something.
3》 Brit. a large basket or box, especially for fish.
■ verb ( ~ someone/thing out/up ) chiefly Brit. provide someone or something with appropriate clothing or equipment.
Phrases
get one's ~ off Brit. informal take off one's clothes.
Origin
ME: from MDu. ~te 'wooden vessel', of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun the young of certain animals, e.g. the beaver, ferret, and mink.
↘ informal a ~ten.
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~ 3
■ noun historical a small violin, especially one used by a dancing master.
Origin
C16: perh. from L. cithara (see cittern ).