Whit
[wɪt]Meaning
shortening of the surname of Dick Whittington, a London mayor
Background Story
Whit is a shortening of the surname of Dick Whittington, the London mayor who funded the rebuilding of the prison. The word goes back to Middle English. A contributor's submission records Whit as a given name in English for boys and girls.
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