Fletch

/flɛtʃ/ verb

To attach feathers to an arrow to help it fly straight; also a surname.

From Old English 'flycce' (arrow) and 'flicce' (to fly), or possibly from Latin 'flectere' (to bend). The verb form developed because arrow-makers (fletchers) performed this task.

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