Fettle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛtl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fettle is a noun meaning A state of physical condition; kilter or trim.
Meaning
A state of physical condition; kilter or trim.
More Meanings
- One's mental state; spirits.
- Sand used to line a furnace.
- (ceramics) A seam line left by the meeting of mould pieces.
- (UK, dialectal) The act of fettling.
- (Cumbria, Geordie) A person's mood or state, often assuming the worst.
- (especially Northern England) To sort out, to fix, to mend, to repair.
- (intransitive) To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business.
Example Sentences
What’s yer fettle marra?
Divint fettle yersel ower that!
But fettle your fine joints 'gainst Thursday next.
He wants to fettle his gearchange mechanism before the next competition.
Word Forms
- fettles
- fettling
- fettled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fitment, finessing, temper, finesse, finery, mood.
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