fettle \FET-l\, noun:
A state or condition of fitness or order; state of mind; spirits -
- often used in the phrase "in fine fettle."
After Milton's poem:
the demon in fine fettle,
his companion, ill.
A state or condition of fitness or order; state of mind; spirits -
- often used in the phrase "in fine fettle."
After Milton's poem:
the demon in fine fettle,
his companion, ill.
7 comments:
I've never seen used in other forms than in "fine fettle" - and that little - so thanks for a new(ish) word. Now I have to think of using it OUTSIDE the usual expression...
I've never seen it without its gay companion 'fine' either.
How often I think that you are in fine fettle - :0)
A word for Jasfoup. No explanation this time - he's going to have to look it up himself.
Word of the day over here: zugzwang
Shoe of the day - something from the 17th century I think.
Oh! I just read your answer to Spacedlaw - hehehehe
Ah! A forced chess move. Very clever!
(Personally, I always sacrifice Bishops).
it can also mean cleaning out... ie 'going to give the house a good fettle...'
:)
ooh! I didn't know that, Shullie.
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