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fletch

noun
/flɛt͡ʃ/UK

Etymology

A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Compare flèche.

Definitions

  1. The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.

  2. A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.

  3. To feather, as an arrow.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. A nickname of the surname Fletcher.

    2. A diminutive of the male given name Fletcher.

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