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fitch

1

[ fich ]

noun

  1. the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
  2. its fur, often dyed to imitate other furs.


Fitch

2

[ fich ]

noun

  1. John, 1743–98, U.S. inventor: pioneer in development of the steamboat.
  2. (William) Clyde, 1865–1909, U.S. playwright.

fitch

/ ˈfɪtʃɪt; fɪtʃ /

noun

  1. another name for polecat
  2. the fur of the polecat or ferret


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fitch1

1400–50; late Middle English fiche, feche, fuche polecat fur < Middle Dutch fisse, visse, vitsche polecat

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fitch1

C16: probably from ficheux fitchew

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Example Sentences

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.

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.

In the preparation of briefs and in oral arguments before the Supreme Court, Fitch was the superior.

Harwood was busy filing papers when Mr. Fitch summoned him to his private room on the day indicated.

Dan had carried in an arm load of books which Fitch indicated should be arranged, back-up, on the floor beside him.

Fitch dropped his feet from the desk, opened a drawer, and drew out a long envelope.

"He isn't, probably," replied Fitch, whose eyes were contemplating the cornice of the building across the street.

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