doit

Meaning

Noun

1. (historical) A small Dutch coin, equivalent to one-eighth of a stiver.
2. (archaic) A small amount; a bit, a jot.
3. In jazz music, a note that slides to an indefinite pitch chromatically upwards.

Verb

To stumble; to blunder.

Synonyms

bit

jot

Translations

Deut

menudencia

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɔɪt/

Etymology

Cognate with Middle Dutch: duit

In summary

Borrowed from Middle Low German doyt, cognate with Middle Dutch duit. Doublet of thwaite.