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fletcher Definition

fletcher (flec̸h′ər)

noun

Archaic a person who makes arrows

Etymology: ME < OFr flechier < fleche, an arrow < Frank *fliugika, akin to MDu vlieke < base of vlegen, fly

Fletcher Definition

Fletcher (flec̸h′ər)

Fletcher, John 1579-1625; Eng. playwright: collaborated with Francis Beaumont

fletcher Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Japanese: Japanese fletchers produced many types of arrows with shafts of varying lengths and colors and a numerous selection of arrowheads.
Fletcher Quotes

Old Mother Wit, and Nature gave Shakespeare and Fletcher all they have; In Spenser, and in Jonson, Art Of slower Nature got the start.

—Denham, SirJohn

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