fitch
[fich]
- the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
- its fur, often dyed to imitate other furs.
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Also fitch·et [fich-it] /ˈfɪtʃ ɪt/, fitch·ew [fich-oo] /ˈfɪtʃ u/.
Origin of fitch
1400–50; late Middle English fiche, feche, fuche polecat fur < Middle Dutch fisse, visse, vitsche polecat
Fitch
[fich]
- John,1743–98, U.S. inventor: pioneer in development of the steamboat.
- (William) Clyde,1865–1909, U.S. playwright.
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Examples from the Web for fitch
Contemporary Examples
Say what you want about Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), the chain has done something special.
“The pendulum has swung toward hospitals buying up physician practices to get better revenue,” Fitch said.
And Abercrombie & Fitch is toning down its 'nightclub' vibe.
Andre Leon Talley Packs for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Wedding; Gucci's Frida Giannini Denies Leaving the HouseThe Fashion Beast Team
May 23, 2014
It's from one of the most expensive stores in Beverly Hills and I want to say it was Abercrombie and Fitch.
Maybe it wasn't but I'm going to say it was Abercrombie and Fitch.
Historical Examples
Mr. Fitch's name was one with which to conjure in the Gordon household.
Janet of the DunesHarriet T. Comstock
Judge Fitch says the old way is good enough for him when he goes to Washington.
Susan Clegg and a Man in the HouseAnne Warner
The unsuccessful struggles of Fitch make a melancholy history.
Miss Fitch paid for the dinner; but the elder was not willing to take much.
EyebrightSusan Coolidge
Miss Fitch is going to have a picnic and take us to the Shakers.
EyebrightSusan Coolidge
fitch
fitchet (ˈfɪtʃɪt)
- another name for polecat (def. 1)
- the fur of the polecat or ferret
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Word Origin
C16: probably from ficheux fitchew
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