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kit

Diminutive violin, formerly used by dancing masters who, on account of its small size and narrow shape, were able to carry it in the long pockets of their tail coats. It is therefore known in French as pochette and in German as Taschengeige.



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We had scarcely begun our repast when there was a knock at the door by which I had entered, and Nell bursting into a hearty laugh, which I was rejoiced to hear, for it was childlike and full of hilarity, said it was no doubt dear old Kit coming back at last.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
A SENATOR fell to musing as follows: "With the money which I shall get for my vote in favour of the bill to subsidise cat-ranches, I can buy a kit of burglar's tools and open a bank.
Fables by Aesop View in context
For answer Sylvia hummed the first verse of that famous song writ by Kit Marlowe.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
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