fletch

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

fletch (plural fletches)

  1. (archery) The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.
  2. (fisheries) A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.

Synonyms

Verb

fletch (third-person singular simple present fletches, present participle fletching, simple past and past participle fletched)

  1. (transitive) To feather, as an arrow.

Derived terms

Yola

Etymology

Perhaps from Middle English flegge.

Pronunciation

Noun

fletch

  1. The portion of straw inserted each time by the thatcher.

References

  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 136