fletch

[ flech ]

verb (used with object)

to provide (an arrow) with a feather.

Origin of fletch

First recorded in 1625–35; back formation from fletcher

Other words from fletch

un·fletched, adjective

Words Nearby fletch

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How to use fletch in a sentence

Ther tree opens a crack runnin' all ther way from ther roots up as far as Unc' fletch kin see.
Ted Strong in Montana | Edward C. Taylor
Unc' fletch trails along, an' Ballyhoo stops at a big sycamore tree.
Ted Strong in Montana | Edward C. Taylor
Ther crack is big ernuff ter put yer finger in, but Unc' fletch doesn't do no such fool trick ez that.
Ted Strong in Montana | Edward C. Taylor
Now this is some puzzlin' ter Unc' fletch, an' he hez some more o' them funny feelin's erbout ghosts, an' them things.
Ted Strong in Montana | Edward C. Taylor
Unc' fletch didn't dare leave ther tree alone, so he tied a note ter Ballyhoo an' sent him back ter ther village fer a carpenter.
Ted Strong in Montana | Edward C. Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for fletch

fletch

/ (flɛtʃ) /

verb

another word for fledge (def. 2)

Origin of fletch

C17: probably back formation from fletcher

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