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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶FIT-ME-CAN, n.phr. Fornication.Abd. 1733 W. Forbes Dominie Depos'd (1765) 35:
You'll pay and sit for fit-me-can, And that you'll see.

[A nonce formation. Cf. Hochmagandy.]