I. ˈstich noun
Etymology: Middle English stiche, from Old English stice; akin to Old English stician to stick
Date: before 12th century
1. : a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2.
a. : one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or suturing
b. : a portion of thread left in the material or suture left in the tissue after one stitch
3. : a least bit especially of clothing
didn't have a stitch on
4. : a single loop of thread or yarn around an implement (as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
5. : a stitch or series of stitches formed in a particular way
a basting stitch
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- in stitches
II. verb
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to fasten, join, or close with or as if with stitches
stitch ed a seam
b. : to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2. : to unite by means of staples
intransitive verb
: sew
• stitch·er noun