Etymology:
The word "mite" comes from the Old English word "mite," which in turn is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*miton-," meaning "small piece or part." The word "mite" is related to the German word "Miete" (rent), the Dutch word "mijt" (mite), and the Old Norse word "mitr" (mite).
Meaning:
A mite is a very small creature, typically referring to:
In the Bible, a "mite" is used as a unit of currency worth very little.
Origin:
The Proto-Germanic root "miton-" originated in the Proto-Indo-European root "*mei-," meaning "to cut or divide." This root also gave rise to the words "moot" (a meeting for debate), "meet" (to come together), and "modest" (moderate in size or behavior).
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