fit etymology

English word fit comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) fitt (Conflict. Song.)

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Detailed word origin of fit

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
fitt Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) Conflict. Song.
fit English (eng) (medicine) A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.. A seizure or convulsion.. A sudden burst (of an activity).. A sudden outburst of emotion. (intransitive, medicine) To suffer a fit.