I. ˈmīt noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mīte; akin to Middle Dutch mite mite, small copper coin
Date: before 12th century
: any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Middle Dutch; Middle French, small Flemish copper coin, from Middle Dutch
Date: 14th century
1. : a small coin or sum of money
2.
a. : a very little : bit
b. : a very small object or creature
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- a mite