I. ˈslit noun
Etymology: Middle English, from slitten
Date: 12th century
: a long narrow cut or opening
• slit adjective
• slit·less ˈslit-ləs adjective
II. transitive verb
( slit ; slit·ting )
Etymology: Middle English slitten; akin to Middle High German slitzen to slit, Old High German slīzan to tear apart, Old English sciell shell — more at shell
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : to make a slit in
b. : to cut off or away : sever
c. : to form into a slit
2. : to cut into long narrow strips
• slit·ter noun