Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Word of the Day


Main Entry: fit·ment
Pronunciation: \ˈfit-mənt\
Function: noun
Etymology: 4fit
Date: 1851

chiefly British : furnishing 2, fixture, cabinetry —usually used in plural

Use: The Rectory ...(had a kitchen) without modern fitments but with an Aga and a solid dresser...

Okay, I don't really have anything pithy to say here but what a lovely word for simple cabinetry. When I set my children the task of washing the cupboards, would they be happier if I called them fitments...do you think?

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