What does fettle mean?
Fettle means A state of physical condition; kilter or trim..
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/ˈfɛtl̩/ · noun
A state of physical condition; kilter or trim..
These strong 2-8-2s […] appeared in good fettle, especially those shedded at Lublin and several arrivals and departures were photographed in the fine evening light.
What’s yer fettle marra?
He is getting his saddle altered: fettling about this and that; does not consider what danger he is in.
For some time after the train had gone Oscar stood on the track conversing with members of the fettling gang […]
Nor list he now go whistling to the car, But sells his team , and fettleth to the war
Divint fettle yersel ower that!
He wants to fettle his gearchange mechanism before the next competition.
But fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next...
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Fettle means A state of physical condition; kilter or trim..
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These strong 2-8-2s […] appeared in good fettle, especially those shedded at Lublin and several arrivals and departures were photographed in the fine evening light.
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