fettler

noun

fet·​tler
ˈfetᵊlə(r),
-et(ᵊ)l-
plural -s
: one that fettles: such as
a
chiefly British : a repairman or maintenance man (as on a railway)
b
: a pottery worker who smooths greenware with a knife, felt, emery, and a wet sponge
c
: a worker who sands or cuts excess glaze from tile

Word History

Etymology

fettle entry 2 + -er

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“Fettler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fettler. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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