stich
1[ stik ]
noun,plural stichs.
a verse or line of poetry.
Origin of stich
1First recorded in 1715–25, stich is from the Greek word stíchos row, line, verse
Other definitions for stich (2 of 2)
stich2
[ stik ]
noun,plural stichs.Cards.
the last trick, being of special scoring value in certain games, as pinochle or klaberjass.
Origin of stich
2<German: literally, sting; Old High German stih prick; see stitch
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How to use stich in a sentence
The holes of recently removed stiches traveled neat as rail ties along his stomach.
Mr. Totton fell into an extreme payne of puntos (or stiches), soe that we thought he would presently have dyed.
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British Dictionary definitions for stich
stich
/ (stɪk) /
noun
a line of poetry; verse
Origin of stich
1C18: from Greek stikhos row, verse; related to steikhein to walk
Derived forms of stich
- stichic, adjective
- stichically, adverb
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