"ritten" meaning in English

See ritten in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: rittens [plural]
Etymology: Blend of rat + kitten. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|rat|kitten}} Blend of rat + kitten Head templates: {{en-noun}} ritten (plural rittens)
  1. (rare, informal) A young rat. Tags: informal, rare Categories (lifeform): Murids

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