Fitchets

/ˈfɪtʃəts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of fitchet; multiple polecats or similar small carnivorous animals.

Etymology

Simple plural of fitchet, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to the base noun.

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In heraldry, fitchets appear as decorative animals in coat-of-arms designs, making them one of the few hunting animals that became symbols of nobility and status.

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