fitch

[ fich ]

noun
  1. the European polecat, Mustela putorius.

  2. its fur, often dyed to imitate other furs.

Origin of fitch

1
1400–50; late Middle English fiche, feche, fuche polecat fur <Middle Dutch fisse, visse, vitsche polecat
  • Also fitch·et [fich-it], /ˈfɪtʃ ɪt/, fitch·ew [fich-oo]. /ˈfɪtʃ u/.

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Other definitions for Fitch (2 of 2)

Fitch
[ fich ]

noun
  1. John, 1743–98, U.S. inventor: pioneer in development of the steamboat.

  2. (William) Clyde, 1865–1909, U.S. playwright.

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British Dictionary definitions for fitch

fitch

fitchet (ˈfɪtʃɪt)

/ (fɪtʃ) /


noun
  1. another name for polecat (def. 1)

  2. the fur of the polecat or ferret

Origin of fitch

1
C16: probably from ficheux fitchew

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