*hitty*

{ , n. [ Hind. chi&tsdot_;&tsdot_;ī. ] 1. A short letter or note; a written message or memorandum; a certificate given to a servant; a pass, or the like. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. A signed voucher or memorandum of a small debt, as for food and drinks at a club. [ India, China, etc. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]