Etymology

fletch

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Today it means: The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight. Full definition →

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fletch · noun, verb1

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

Fletch · proper noun2

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