Kit, n. [Gf. AS. cytere harp, L. cithara. Cf. Guitar.] A small violin. “A dancing master's kit.” Grew.
Prince Turveydrop then tinkled the strings of his kit with his fingers, and the young ladies stood up to dance. Dickens.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Kit, n. [Gf. AS. cytere harp, L. cithara. Cf. Guitar.] A small violin. “A dancing master's kit.” Grew.
Prince Turveydrop then tinkled the strings of his kit with his fingers, and the young ladies stood up to dance. Dickens.