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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Fit \Fit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fitted}; p. pr & vb n. {Fitting}.] 1. To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation. The time is fitted for the duty. --Burke. The very situation for which he was peculiarly fitted by nature. --Macaulay. 2. To bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc The carpenter . . . marketh it out with a line he fitteth it with planes. --Is. xliv. 13. 3. To supply with something that is suitable or fit or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required. No milliner can so fit his customers with gloves. --Shak. 4. To be suitable to to answer the requirements of to be correctly shaped and adjusted to as if the coat fits you put it on That's a bountiful answer that fits all questions. --Shak. That time best fits the work --Shak. {To fit out}, to supply with necessaries or means to furnish; to equip; as to fit out a privateer. {To fit up}, to firnish with things suitable; to make proper for the reception or use of any person; to prepare; as to fit up a room for a guest.
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