transitive verb fitted fit′·ted or fit, fitting fit′·ting

1. to be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with let the punishment fit the crime
2. to be the proper size, shape, etc. for
3. 1. to make or alter so as to fit
   2. to measure (a person) for something that must be fitted fit him for a brace
4. to make suitable or qualified his training fits him for the job
5. 1. to insert, as into a receptacle to fit a key in a lock
   2. to make a place for: with in or into to fit another passenger into the crowded car
6. to equip; outfit: often with out

Etymology: ME fitten < ? or akin ? to ON fitja, to knit, tie ends of thread, akin to OHG fizza, skein of thread, ult. < IE *pedyo-, fetter, lit., of the foot < base *ped-, foot

intransitive verb

1. Archaic to be suitable or proper
2. to be suitably adapted; be in accord or harmony: often with in or into
3. to have the proper size or shape for a particular figure, space, etc. his coat fits well; this won't fit into the box

adjective fitter fit′·ter, fittest fit′·test

1. adapted, adjusted, qualified, or suited to some purpose, function, situation, etc. food fit to eat
2. proper; right; appropriate
3. in good physical condition; healthy
4. Informal disturbed enough; inclined she was fit to scream

Etymology: ME fyt

noun

1. the condition of fitting or being fitted
2. the manner or degree of fitting or of fitting together a good fit, a tight fit
3. anything that fits

Etymology: prob. < the v.

noun

1. any sudden, uncontrollable attack; paroxysm a fit of coughing
2. 1. a sharp, brief display of feeling a fit of anger
   2. a transient mood a fit of the blues
3. a temporary burst of activity
4. Med. a seizure in which the victim loses consciousness, has convulsions, etc.

Etymology: ME < OE (rare) fitt, conflict

noun

Etymology: ME fitte < OE fitt, akin to OS (Latinized) pl. vitteas, sections of a poem (the Heliand), OHG fizza: see fit