litten

adjective

lit·​ten ˈli-tᵊn How to pronounce litten (audio)
archaic
: being lighted

Word History

Etymology

alteration of lit, past participle of light

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of litten was in 1845

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Cite this Entry

“Litten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litten. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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