E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Mi’ta.
Sister of Aude, surnamed “the Little Knight of Pearls,” in love with Sir Miton de Rennes, Roland’s friend. Charlemagne greeted her after a tournament with the Saracens at Fronsac, saying, “Rise, Countess of Rennes.” Mita and Sir Miton were the parents of Mitaine (q.v.). (Croquemitaine,XV.)
