Definition of sitting
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the act of one that sits
b
: a single occasion of continuous sitting (as for a portrait or meal)
2a
: a brooding over eggs for hatching
b
: setting sense 6
3
: session
a sitting of the legislature
sitting
adjectiveDefinition of sitting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: that is setting
a sitting hen
2
: occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office
3
: easily hit or played
a sitting target
4a
: used in or for sitting
a sitting position
b
: performed while sitting
a sitting shot
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The first known use of sitting was before the 12th century
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