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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1an. — Obs.
a small fox, Vulpes velox hebes, once common on the prairies.
See: kit fox(def. 1a)
Quotations
1793
The . . . Assinibouan River is the part most abounding in all the north west, the following animals are natives of it . . . Lynx, Wolves, Foxes, Kitts, the common Red wood squirrels, and the striped Swiss. . . .
1933
Professor Innis thinks that kitts may have reference to the small prairie fox known as the kit fox.
1bn.
the fur of this fox, gray on the back, shading to reddish yellow on the belly and legs, the tail being tipped with black.
See: kit fox(def. 1b)
Quotations
1786
Exports [included] . . . Kitts 296, Pichoux 882. . . .
1800
The Stone Indians traded half a Doz Buffaloe robes &. a few kitts &. went off. . . .
2n.
the skin of a small or young muskrat. Also kit skin.
Quotations
1907
The "kit skins" are used in large number in the manufacture of kid gloves.
1966
Muskrat . . . Early falls, Kitts & Dged. at the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE.