Defn: A binnacle. [Obs.]
BITTEN
Bit"ten, p. p.
Defn: of Bite.
BITTEN
Bit"ten, a. (Bot.)
Defn: Terminating abruptly, as if bitten off; premorse.
BITTER
Bit"ter, n. Etym: [See Bitts.] (Naut.)
Defn: AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts. Bitter end, that part of a cable which is abaft the bitts, and so within board, when the ship rides at anchor.
BITTER
Bit"ter, a. Etym: [AS. biter; akin to Goth. baitrs, Icel. bitr, Dan.,
Sw., D., & G. bitter, OS. bittar, fr. root of E. bite. See Bite, v.
t.]
1. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
2. Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.