[f. STITCH v.1 + -ING2.] † Of a pain, esp. in the ribs: Sharp and spasmodic, lancinating.
1699. Rokeby, in Surtees Soc. Miscell. (1861), 63. I fell so ill with violent stitching paines in my breast and back.
1790. Mrs. Wheeler, Westmld. Dial. (1821), 112. My deaam gat a bad stitchin pain in her side this summer wie forkin hay.
