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fettle

Syllabification: (fet·tle)
Pronunciation: /ˈfetl/
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Definition of fettle

noun

  • condition:the aircraft remains in fine fettle

verb

[with object]
  • trim or clean the rough edges of (a metal casting or a piece of pottery) before firing.
  • Northern English make or repair (something):the familiar sounds of bikes being prepped and fettled

Derivatives

fettler

Pronunciation: /ˈfetl-ər/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (as a verb in the general sense 'get ready, prepare', specifically 'prepare oneself for battle, gird up'): from dialect fettle 'strip of material, girdle', from Old English fetel

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