SITTING

I. noun Date: 13th century 1. the act of one that sits, a single occasion of continuous ~ (as for a portrait or meal), 2. a brooding over eggs for hatching, setting 6, session , II. adjective Date: 15th century that is setting , occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat ; being in office, easily hit or played , 4. used in or for ~ , performed while ~