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Posted by James Briggs April 16, 2004In reply to Phrase posted by Bob on April 16, 2004

Where does the phrase 'Taking money from the kitty' come from?

The dictionary definition(s) of kitty involve a pot of money for a specific purpose that multiple people contributed. In cards, the ante.

If you and your friends each chip in some money for a birthday gift, it would be unseemly to take some out for another purpose.