'Ditties' definitions:

Definition of 'Ditties'

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  • Ditty \Dit"ty\, n.; pl. Ditties. [OE. dite, OF. diti['e], fr. L. dictatum, p. p. neut. of dictare to say often, dictate, compose. See Dictate, v. t.]
  • 1. A saying or utterance; especially, one that is short and frequently repeated; a theme. [1913 Webster]
  • O, too high ditty for my simple rhyme. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A song; a lay; a little poem intended to be sung. "Religious, martial, or civil ditties." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • And to the warbling lute soft ditties sing. --Sandys. [1913 Webster]

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