Past tense of stitch; sewn together with thread, or in medicine, closed with sutures.
From Old English stice meaning 'puncture' or 'stab,' related to 'stick.' The connection between piercing and joining reflects the fundamental action of needlework - creating holes to make connections.
The metaphorical power of 'stitched' is remarkable - we speak of stitching together stories, stitching up deals, and being in stitches from laughter. The image of separate pieces being joined by thread resonates across contexts from surgery to comedy.
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