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What is "crittur"

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crittur

critter \crit"ter\ (kr[i^]t"t[~e]r), n. [from creature.] [Also spelled crittur.]

  1. Any animal; as, lots of critters come out only at night.

  2. Specifically: A domestic animal or a non-predatory wild animal; -- contrasted with varmint, also dialectal. [U. S., western dialect]

Usage examples of "crittur".

I can show recommends from his master and others, to prove he is one of your real pious,--the most humble, prayin, pious crittur ye ever did see.

Well, never mind,--you may live to be a poor, old, cut-up crittur, like me.