glitten

Blend of glove +‎ mitten.

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡlɪtn̩/
• Rhymes: -ɪtən
• Hyphenation: glit‧ten

glitten (plural glittens)

1. A cross between a glove and a mitten, often in the form of a fingerless glove with an attached mitten-like flap that can be used to cover the fingers.
   • 2009 April 8, Barbara Hurd, “Dog-walking Glittens”, in Not Now, I'm Knitting: Sweaters, Shawls, Vests, and Other Patterns in Classic and Contemporary Styles, Bloomington, Ind.: AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 43:

     These glittens are perfect for winter walks with a spunky dog. They keep you warm and, hopefully, give you the control you need to let her know who's in charge.

   • 2012 January 16, Meghan O'Neill, “Mittens VS Gloves: The Battle Continues”, in The Gloss‎, archived from the original on 19 December 2016:

     Glittens / Is that a word? It probably is. A combination of both gloves and mittens, glittens claim to have the best of both worlds. But is it possible to find a cute pair? We took to the streets. And by that, we mean we emailed our friends that were known mitten/glove/glitten enthusiasts (it's cold out there!) […]

   • 2014, Kelly Kittel, “Acknowledgements”, in Breathe: A Memoir of Motherhood, Grief, and Family Conflict, Berkeley, Calif.: She Writes Press, →ISBN:

     [T]he Glen Ridge Farm Huacaya alpacas who grew the wool from which my glittens were knit.

• ettling, letting

glitten

1. First-person plural preterite of gleiten.
2. Third-person plural preterite of gleiten.
3. First-person plural subjunctive II of gleiten.
4. Third-person plural subjunctive II of gleiten.