Mit vs. Mitten: What's the Difference?

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A covering for the hand that encases the thumb separately and the four fingers together.

A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.

A cat's or dog's paw that is a different colour from the main body.

A romantic rejection; dismissal of a lover.

A boxing glove.

(transitive) To dress in mittens; to put a mitten on.

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.

A cover for the wrist and forearm.

Glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together