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Date: 1700-1800
Language: Hindi
Origin: citthi

chit

 noun
     
chit [countable] British English
1 an official note that shows that you are allowed to have something:
Take the chit to the counter and collect your books.
2 old-fashioned a young woman who behaves badly and does not respect older people
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