Fits, sudden seizures of disease implying loss of consciousness, or any considerable change in the condition of the mind, but particularly to attacks of Epilepsy (q.v.), and other forms of Convulsions (q.v.).
Fitton, MARY. See SHAKESPEARE, p. 367.
Fits
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