A type of polecat or its fur, historically used in heraldry. Also a surname, as in Abercrombie & Fitch.
From Middle English, possibly from Old French 'fissel' or Middle Dutch 'visse.' The word has been used since the 14th century to describe a small carnivorous mammal and its valuable fur.
The luxury brand Abercrombie & Fitch takes its name from a small, fierce mammal whose fur was once so prized it appeared on royal coats of arms! In heraldry, the fitch symbolizes strategic cunning and perseverance—qualities that ironically mirror modern retail success.
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