01 n. A covering for the hand, worn to defend it from cold or injury. It differs from a glove in not having a separate sheath for each finger.
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1.
A covering for the hand, worn to defend it from cold or injury. It differs from a glove in not having a separate sheath for each finger.
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2.
A cover for the wrist and forearm.
Phrases & compounds
To give the mitten to —
to dismiss as a lover; to reject the suit of.
To handle without mittens —
to treat roughly; to handle without gloves.