doit

English

/dɔɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A small Dutch coin, equivalent to one-eighth of a stiver.
  • (archaic) A small amount; a bit, a jot.
  • (music) In jazz music, a note that slides to an indefinite pitch chromatically upwards.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German doyt.

Origin

Middle Low German

doyt

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