Fit, s. A paroxysm of any intermittent distemper; any short return after intermission.
For a dog that has fits when hunting.—Strike him smartly with a whip or stick until he is roused; the stimulus from the blows will recover as well as letting blood, and prevent a too great effusion, which is often the case when bled in the field.
Fitchat or Fitchew, s. A stinking little beast, that robs the henroost and warren.
Fives, s. A kind of play with a ball; a disease of horses.
Fixture, s. The place where hounds meet.
Fizgig, s. A kind of dart or harpoon, with which seamen strike a fish.
Flagworm, s. A grub bred in watery places among flags or sedge.
Flame, s. Light emitted from fire; a stream of fire.
Flank, s. The part of the side of a quadruped near the hinder thigh; in men, the latter part of the lower belly.
Flap, s. Any thing that hangs broad and loose.