Bit

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English-Latin I.

bit. n.

  1. The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.

English-Latin II.

bit. n.

  1. A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
  2. A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock.
  3. A binary digit.