bit

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a bit, piece of something
  • a bite, mouthful of food

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse biti (beam) root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰeyd-

Gloss

split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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