fletcher

¹ American  

[flech-er] / ˈflɛtʃ ər /

noun

1. a person who makes arrows.

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Fletcher ² American  

[flech-er] / ˈflɛtʃ ər /

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.

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Fletcher ¹ British  

/ 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)

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fletcher ² British  

/ ˈflɛtʃə /

noun

1. a person who makes arrows

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Etymology

Origin of fletcher

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

Example Sentences

United were not at rock bottom when Carrick replaced Darren Fletcher, who had spent two games as interim boss, on 13 January.

From BBC

Carrick followed Fletcher's lead in ditching Amorim's three at the back formation, pushed skipper Bruno Fernandes into a more forward role, recalled Kobbie Mainoo to play alongside Casemiro and stuck with it.

From BBC

Addressing the UN Security Council from Beirut on Tuesday, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said "the current escalation is compounding a situation that is already critical".

From BBC

BMA resident doctor committee chair Dr Jack Fletcher accused the government of watering down elements of the deal at the last minute.

From BBC

The mayor, Fletcher Bowron, told Angelenos in 1944 to lower their expectations.

From Los Angeles Times