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