Word: fitly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...they quarrelled and fit...
EVERY student has a right, it is presumed, to invite ladies or friends to come to Memorial as spectators; but when a Freshman stops, turns around in the aisle, and blows kisses at a girl in the gallery, he proves himself to be a fit inmate of the house at Somerville...
...proficient in a specialty. The student who intends to read law can lay a foundation in history and logic; the future doctor can ground himself in chemistry and science. But to the business man no such opportunities are offered; the work that he does here cannot be said to fit him for commerce or banking, in more than a general way. It is profitable, as all learning is profitable, in so far as it refines and improves the intellect. But it is rarely practical...
...having succeeded, after an infinite deal of trouble, in calling the meeting to order, announced that a large sum of money had been bequeathed to the honorable institution which they (the Ferocity) represented, and that this sum was at their disposal, to be spent in any way they saw fit, - setting aside a certain sum for a new dormitory (rooms to be obtained for the paltry sum of $500 and upward), or else a new recitation hall (to be provided with wooden benches, candles, shutters, cold draughts, one small blackboard for each room, and all other modern improvements). The residue...
...would be better to secure men who can remain in training for four years, and give in future years that confidence to our Crew, Nine, and Eleven which only the presence of old athletes can impart. If '83 follows our advice about the election of class captains, and fit captains are backed by many hard trainers, the class will undoubtedly not only make a better record in her Freshman contests than '80 or '82, but will also reinforce the University teams. In studies, also, '83 must do steady work, in order to atone for the general lack of energy...