Mitten: alternatives and connections

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Mitten

A covering for the hand, worn to defend it from cold or injury. It differs from a glove in not having a separate sheath for each finger.

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Glove 76% connected

A cover for the hand, or for the hand and wrist, with a separate sheath for each finger. The latter characteristic distinguishes the glove from the m…

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