kittere (1177)
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kittere (1177)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED: ∅ DMLBS: ∅
 
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

The name may be related to Middle English kitte n.1 ('wooden tub, bucket'). However, the MED does not provide attestation of an English *kitter(e. It may also be read as a variant of Middle English cuttere n. ('craftsman who cuts things').

s.

1 occupationname one who manufactures or sells wooden tubs or buckets (?) (used as a surname): 
( 1177 )  Walter le Kittere  Kitter
kittewritt 
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