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Meaning of fettling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fettling

verb

Definitions

  1. To sort out, to fix, to mend, to repair.

  2. To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business.

  3. To line the hearth of a furnace with sand prior to pouring molten metal.

  4. To be upset or in a bad mood.

    Example: Divint fettle yersel ower that!

noun

Definitions

  1. A mixture of ore, cinders, etc., used to line the hearth of a puddling furnace.

  2. The operation of shaving or smoothing the surface of undried clay ware.