Kitts

/kɪts/ noun

Definition

refers to Saint Kitts, an island in the Caribbean (part of Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Etymology

Named after Saint Christopher (Kitts being a shortened form of Christopher)

Kelly Says

Saint Kitts got its nickname from Christopher Columbus, who named it after his patron saint - 'Kitts' is just a casual shortening of Christopher!

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