Stitch
/stɪtʃ/noun
To join or attach fabric or other materials together using a needle and thread.
Did you know?The word 'stitch' is linked to ancient practices of binding together not just fabric, but also the very essence of life, reflecting ancient beliefs about creation and repair.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*steig-
“To pierce or prick, suggesting a binding action.”
Old English
Old English
sticca
“A stick or point; a sharp object used in sewing.”
Old English
Old English
stician
“To pierce or stab, used in the context of sewing or joining.”
Middle English
Middle English
stiche
“A joining together of fabric; the act of sewing.”
Modern English
English
stitch
“The individual mark or line made by a needle and thread.”