Chit (chit), n. [Cf. AS. cIð shoot, sprig, from the same root as cInan to yawn. See Chink a cleft.]
1. The embryo or the growing bud of a plant; a shoot; a sprout; as, the chits of Indian corn or of potatoes. 2. A child or babe; as, a forward chit; also, a young, small, or insignificant person or animal. A little chit of a woman.
Thackeray. 3. An excrescence on the body, as a wart. [Obs.] 4. A small tool used in cleaving laths. Knight. © Webster 1913
Chit, v. i. To shoot out; to sprout. I have known barley chit in seven hours after it had been thrown forth.
Mortimer. © Webster 1913
Chit, 3d sing. of Chide. Chideth. [Obs.] Chaucer. © Webster 1913
Chit, Chit"ty (?) , n. [Hind. chi&tsdot;&tsdot;I.]
1. A short letter or note; a written message or memorandum; a certificate given to a servant; a pass, or the like. 2. A signed voucher or memorandum of a small debt, as for food and drinks at a club. [India, China, etc.] © Webster 1913
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