Plural of fattrel; strips of material or rope used to secure or tie things, particularly in nautical contexts or on garments.
Etymology uncertain; possibly from 'fat' (in the sense of twisted cord) or a variant of 'fardel' (a bundle). The word appears in historical English texts related to fastening devices.
Fattrels are obscure historical terms that rarely appear in modern English except in maritime history or costume studies, reminding us that many Old English practical words have completely disappeared from everyday speech.
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