1. v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. go for and bring back (a person or thing) (fetch a doctor).
2 be sold for; realize (a price) (fetched {pound}10).
3 cause (blood, tears, etc.) to flow.
4 draw (breath), heave (a sigh).
5 colloq. give (a blow, slap, etc.) (usu. with recipient stated : fetched him a slap on the face).
6 excite the emotions of, delight or irritate.
--n.
1. an act of fetching.
2 a dodge or trick.
3 Naut. a the distance travelled by wind or waves across open water. b the distance a vessel must sail to reach open water.
Phrases and idioms:
fetch and carry run backwards and forwards with things, be a mere servant. fetch up colloq.
1. arrive, come to rest.
2 vomit.
Derivatives:
fetcher n.
Etymology: OE fecc(e)an var. of fetian, prob. rel. to a Gmc root grasp 2. n. a person's wraith or double.
Etymology: 18th c.: orig. unkn.