bittock

English

Etymology

From bit +‎ -ock (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle English bitlok (“bittock”).

Noun

bittock (plural bittocks)

  1. A little bit; a small piece.
    • 2008, Sir Richard F. Burton, Arabian Nights, in 16 Volumes:
      Then I cut the flesh into bittocks And Shahrazad was surprised by the dawn of day and fell silent and ceased to say her permitted say.
  2. A short distance.
  3. A brief duration.
    • 1934, ArthurRansome, Coot Club:
      Tell her the bairns will be home in a bittock.
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