fitt, v. local.
(fɪt)
[Of uncertain origin: identity with fit v. 1 is possible.]
To vend and load (coals); to load (a vessel) with coals for transport.
| 1600–1 Order of Hostmen's Comp. in Brand Newcastle II. 272 note, None shall fitt any keell..without the consent of the owner thereof. 1625 Ibid. 28 Apr., To fitt and load coles abord of the keeles. 1825 in Brockett N.C. Words. |
Hence ˈfitting vbl. n.; in quot. attrib.
| 1843 T. Wilson Pitman's Pay, etc. 108 The Faithers o' the fittin' trade The Quayside a'ways pacin'. |