-ed/-ing/-s
1
a
archaic : to fit surroundings and consequently to thrive or avail
b
obsolete : suit, agree
2
a
obsolete : to be compatible
b
archaic : succeed

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“Fadge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fadge. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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