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Comfit: meaning, definitions and examples

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comfit

 

[ หˆkษ™mfษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

candy, sweet

A comfit is a type of confectionery made by coating fruits, nuts, or seeds with sugar, often using a process of repeated layering. Comfits are typically small and can also refer to the process of making these sweet treats. They have been enjoyed for centuries as both sweets and decorative items.

Synonyms

candy, confection, sweet

Examples of usage

  • The almonds were prepared as comfits for the celebration.
  • She enjoyed the comfit fruits served at the banquet.
  • These traditional comfits are often given as gifts.
  • During the festival, many vendors sold colorful comfits.

Translations

Translations of the word "comfit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเฅเคซเคผเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuckerwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ัƒะบะตั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cukierek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comfit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confitura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ˜ํ”ผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cukrovinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cukrovinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ–ๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konfitura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆlgรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั„ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸirniyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dulce

Etymology

The term 'comfit' originates from the late Middle English 'comfitte', which itself stems from the Old French 'confit', and ultimately from the Latin 'conficere', meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make'. Initially, comfits referred to various kinds of sweetmeats and were considered delicacies in ancient Roman and medieval cuisine. They were often made by coating nuts or seeds with sugar, reflecting the early use of sugar as a luxury ingredient in Europe. Over time, the definition of comfit expanded to include a variety of sugar-coated fruits and confections. In historical contexts, comfits were not just for consumption; they also served as decorative items for banquets, showcasing the artistry and skill of confectioners. The craft of making comfits evolved, becoming more intricate and diverse, leading to the wide variety of confections we see today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,532, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.