fitchet

noun2

1. •
   (historical) A vertical slit at the hip of a gown, robe, cotehardie, surcoat, or similar overgarment, through which hands may pass, either to lift the gown while walking, or to allow access to a pouch or belt worn underneath for security. Also known as a "pocket slit". Also may be spelled "fichet".

   • […] gold-embroidered, green cotehardi; both lined with white fur, which shows at the fitchet (emphasized by gold embroidery), behind her right arm. — 1948
2. •
   (no longer used) The fitchew, or polecat.

   • The South American fitchet inhabits the regions of Guiana[…] — 1800