FETTLE


Meaning of FETTLE in English

n. & v.

n. condition or trim (in fine fettle).

v.tr. trim or clean (the rough edge of a metal casting, pottery before firing, etc.).

[ earlier as verb, f. dial. fettle (n.) = girdle, f. OE fetel f. Gmc ]

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