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Definition of: fettle
(fet′l) v.t. fet·tled, fet·tling
1. Metall. Tο line or cover with a refractory material: to fettle the hearth of a puddling furnace.
2. Brit. Dial. To put in repair or good condition.
3. To beat; thrash.
—noun
1. State of repair; condition.
2. The fettling used in a furnace.
—fine fettle Good condition; high spirits. [ME fetlen prepare, lit., gird up <OE fetel a belt]
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