fitch
noun
ˈfich 
variants or fitchew
ˈfi-(ˌ)chü
1
: polecat sense 1
2
: the fur or pelt of the polecat
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Pet Mountain has fitch stations as well as pigeon and dove seed. 
oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2021 Fitch analysts said that was on the low end for what's acceptable. Kaitlin L Lange, Indianapolis Star, 18 June 2017 Fitch then drew a walk on a full count to bring Stowers home and extend U of L's advantage to 7-4. Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, 18 June 2017 DUBAI—Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday downgraded Saudi Arabia’s credit rating by one notch on concerns that the oil-exporter will struggle to fully implement its ambitious economic measures to wean the country off its oil dependence. Nicolas Parasie, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2017
oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2021 Fitch analysts said that was on the low end for what's acceptable. Kaitlin L Lange, Indianapolis Star, 18 June 2017 Fitch then drew a walk on a full count to bring Stowers home and extend U of L's advantage to 7-4. Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, 18 June 2017 DUBAI—Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday downgraded Saudi Arabia’s credit rating by one notch on concerns that the oil-exporter will struggle to fully implement its ambitious economic measures to wean the country off its oil dependence. Nicolas Parasie, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Middle English fiche, ficheux, from Middle French or Middle Dutch; Middle French fichau, from Middle Dutch vitsau
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Biographical Definition
Fitch 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
ˈfich
(William) Clyde 1865–1909 American dramatist
Fitch
2 of 2biographical name (2)
John 1743–1798 American inventor