Both terms are actually correct. Many purists will argue the fact that the original term "Kit Gloves" is correct, but more people recognize "Kid Gloves" as the proper term. "Kid Gloves" according to Websters is defined as a term, and has come to mean treating something gently, as you would wearing soft goat skin gloves.
The original term, "Kit Gloves", meant to use the right tool for the job, or doing something correctly, using the right "kit" to do the job.
To the "purists" who argue vehemently that the original term "Kit Gloves" is correct, I will only say this: Have you ever used the term "Selfie" to describe taking a picture of yourself?
The word "Selfie" was officially recognized by Websters a few years ago, making it an acceptable, defined word. Since "Kid Gloves" is now recognized as a term in Websters, and most people polled agree, it makes the argument irrelevant. If you want to get really specific, use "Kid Gloves" for doing something gently, and use "Kit Gloves" if you want to mean to do something correctly, or using the right tool.
Both terms are actually correct. Many purists will argue the fact that the original term "Kit Gloves" is correct, but more people recognize "Kid Gloves" as the proper term. "Kid Gloves" according to Websters is defined as a term, and has come to mean treating something gently, as you would wearing soft goat skin gloves. The original term, "Kit Gloves", meant to use the right tool for the job, or doing something correctly, using the right "kit" to do the job. To the "purists" who argue vehemently that the original term "Kit Gloves" is correct, I will only say this: Have you ever used the term "Selfie" to describe taking a picture of yourself? The word "Selfie" was officially recognized by Websters a few years ago, making it an acceptable, defined word. Since "Kid Gloves" are now recognized as a term in Websters, and most people polled agree, it makes the argument irrelevant. If you want to get really specific, use "Kid Gloves" for doing something gently, and use "Kit Gloves" if you want to mean to do something correctly, or using the right tool.
The phrase "handled with kid gloves" means to handle something very delicately. In the 19th century, single person wore kid gloves was a euphemism for daintiness or an aversion to work.
The cast of Kid Gloves - 1960 includes: Bob Elliott Ray Goulding
It doesn't .
They should be from goats as a kid is a young goat.
To handle them very gently and carefully. You would wear kid gloves when handling valuable objects to protect them from the sweat on your hands.
to treat someone with kid gloves or to baby
About 20-25$.
The cast of Kid Gloves 2013 - 2013 includes: Edmund Dehn Heather Nimmo as Jess Victor Ptak as Fred
A normal leather care kit will generally preserve the surface and the elasticity of goatskin gloves.
your protective gloves
To stop bacteria from your hands getting to the womb