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Pittite1 /ˈpɪtʌɪt/Now historical nounA supporter of (the policies of) William Pitt ‘the Elder’, or his son, William Pitt ‘the Younger’. adjectiveOf or relating to (the policies of) William Pitt ‘the Elder’, or his son William Pitt ‘the Younger’. Origin Mid 18th century. Either from the name of William Pitt ‘the Elder’, British politician and prime minister, or from the name of William Pitt ‘the Younger’, British politician and prime minister + -ite. pittite2 /ˈpɪtʌɪt/Now rare nounA spectator who occupies a place in the pit of a theatre. Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Beresford (1764–1840), writer. From pit + -ite, probably originally with humorous allusion to Pittite. |