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pittite2|ˈpɪtaɪt|
Also pitite.
[f. pit n.1 + -ite1.]
One who occupies a seat in the pit of a theatre.
1812Dramatic Censor 1811 8 The O.P. dance was attempted to be performed, but the Pitites had not yet mustered in sufficient force to carry their desire into effect. 1818in J. Agate These were Actors (1943) 72 We cannot give the unfortunate Pittites any hope of shelter from ‘the icy wind of Death’ which seems to blow from all quarters at once [at Drury Lane]. 1841C. Mackay Pop. Delusions I. 351 The pitites were fierce and many. [Refers to the O.P. riots.] 1849Thackeray in Scribner's Mag. I. 681/1 A kind of stupid intelligence that passes for..wit with the pittites. 1885Manch. Exam. 4 May 5/3 The wrath of the pittites and the gods was appeased. 1892‘F. Ansey’ Voces Populi 2nd Ser. 155 A pittite behind Jimmy... Will you tell your little boy to set down, please? 1903A. Bennett Truth about Author xiii. 162 Many time I have stood with you. But never again, miserable pittites! 1939Joyce Finnegans Wake (1964) iii. 427 The graced of gods and pittites. 1961Bowman & Ball Theatre Lang. 260 Pittite, in British terminology, a spectator in the pit. |