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comfit Definition

com·fit (kum′fit, käm′-)

noun

a candy or sweetmeat; esp., a candied fruit, nut, etc.

Etymology: ME & OFr confit, orig., pp. of confire, to preserve < L conficere: see confect

comfit Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • eat: Eating sweet comfits with Queen Dido's maid, Who ever since hath lulled me in her arms.

Noun used with modifier

  • licorice: Lick a licorice comfit and use the end as a lipstick.