ETYM Old Eng. stiche, AS. stice a pricking, akin to stician to prick. Related to Stick.
(Irregular plural: stitches).
1. A link or loop or knot made by drawing a threaded needle through a fabric.
2. A sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running.

1. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.
2. To sew, or unite together by stitches.