COMFIT


Meaning of COMFIT in English

[ 'kʌmfɪt ]

■ noun dated a sweet consisting of a nut, seed, or other centre coated in sugar.

Origin

ME: from OFr. confit , from L. confect- , conficere (see confect ).

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