fitchet (English, noun)
expansion: fitchet (plural fitchets)
Senses:
glosses: A vertical slit at the hip of a gown, robe, cotehardie, surcoat, or similar overgarment, through which hands may pass, either to lift the gown while walking, or to allow access to a pouch or belt worn underneath for security. Also known as a "pocket slit". Also may be spelled "fichet".
tags: historical
glosses: The fitchew, or polecat.
tags: obsolete
Forms:
form: fitchets
tags: plural