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fettle
Definitions
1
noun
A
state
or
condition
of
health
,
fitness
,
or
order
.
Often
used
in
the
phrase
'
in
fine
fettle'
to
mean
in
good
health
or
good
condition
.
After
a
good
night's
sleep
,
she
was
in
fine
fettle
and
ready
for
the
day
.
The
car
is
in
fine
fettle
after
the
recent
service
.
He's
been
exercising
regularly
and
is
in
great
fettle
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
fetel
Originally meant
a belt or girdle
Background
The word 'fettle' originally referred to a belt or girdle in Old English, which was associated with readiness or preparation. Over time, it evolved to mean a state of readiness or good condition.