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fletcher

/ˈflɛtʃ.ə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who dresses and equips arrows with feathers.

    - "The fletcher prepared the arrows for the archers."
    - "The fletcher's skill was essential for the success of the hunt."

Pronunciation




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Variants
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fletcher , fletchers , Fletcher , John Fletcher
Etymology
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From Old French flèche 'arrow' + -er, a suffix denoting 'one who works with'.


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  1. The term 'fletcher' comes from the Old French word 'flèche', meaning 'arrow'.

  2. Fletchers were often part of medieval armies and were highly respected for their skills.

  3. The process of fletching arrows can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks.


Related Concepts
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  1. Archery: The practice or skill of shooting arrows using a bow.

  2. Arrow: A long, thin projectile with a sharp point, designed to be shot from a bow or crossbow.


Culture
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In medieval Europe, fletchers were highly skilled artisans who played an essential role in warfare and hunting. They were responsible for preparing and equipping arrows with feathers, ensuring they flew straight and true.

How to Memorize "fletcher"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person carefully attaching feathers to arrows.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fletcher' with 'archery' and 'arrows'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Feathers on arrows, Fletcher's craft'.


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