Fettle

Fettle

Northern English meaning condition or to fix.

Etymology & History

British condition or Northern British repair. Northern British state description. 'In fine fettle' British good condition. Also mend British North. Reflects British Northern maintenance vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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