bittock

English

Etymology

From bit +‎ -ock (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle English bitlok (“bittock”).

Noun

bittock (plural bittocks)

1. A little bit; a small piece.
   • 2008, Sir Richard F. Burton, Arabian Nights, in 16 Volumes:

     Then I cut the flesh into bittocks And Shahrazad was surprised by the dawn of day and fell silent and ceased to say her permitted say.

2. A short distance.
3. A brief duration.
   • 1934, ArthurRansome, Coot Club:

     Tell her the bairns will be home in a bittock.