fletcher

¹

[flech-er]

noun

1. a person who makes arrows.

Fletcher

²

[flech-er]

noun

1. John, 1579–1625, English dramatist: collaborated with Francis Beaumont 1606?–16; with Philip Massinger 1613–25.

2. John Gould, 1886–1950, U.S. poet.

3. a male given name.

Fletcher

¹

/ ˈflɛtʃə /

noun

1. John . 1579–1625, English Jacobean dramatist, noted for his romantic tragicomedies written in collaboration with Francis Beaumont, esp Philaster (1610) and The Maid's Tragedy (1611)

fletcher

²

/ ˈflɛtʃə /

noun

1. a person who makes arrows

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fletcher¹

1350–1400; Middle English fleccher < Old French flechier. See flèche, -er ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fletcher¹

C14: from Old French flechier , from fleche arrow; see _flèche

Example Sentences

A Leicester City branded mug appeared on Australian soap Neighbours after long-running star Alan Fletcher smuggled it on to set.

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Foxes supporter Darren Brooks was on holiday in Melbourne when he handed the mug to Fletcher, who plays Dr Karl Kennedy.

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Fletcher said: "I'm not sure if I asked permission, sometimes you've just got to ask for forgiveness! I love Leicester, it's a lovely part of the world and I thought this would be a nice thing to do."

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Mr Brooks said he was aware Fletcher, born in Perth, Western Australia, enjoys watching English football and is a fan of Liverpool, which prompted the idea to get him a football-related mug.

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"I'm not a Leicester City fan, but I've been to Leicester many, many times", Fletcher said.

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