British
: a little island

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eyt, from Old English *ēget, by-form of īggoth, igeoth, from īg island — more at island

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ait was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

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

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