TIDBIT

Etymology

Noun

tidbit (plural tidbits) (American spelling)

A tasty morsel (of food).

(computing, informal) A quarter of a byte (Half of a nybble; two bits).

(archaic) A short mention of news or gossip.

Source: Wiktionary


Tid"bit`, n. Etym: [Tid + bit.]

Definition: A delicate or tender piece of anything eatable; a delicious morsel. [Written also titbit.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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