A support or frame used in metalworking, especially one that holds materials during forging or shaping.
Possibly derived from Old English or Germanic words related to 'foot' or 'base,' though the exact etymology is disputed among historical linguists.
Futchel appears in medieval blacksmith records but virtually nowhere else—it's a hyper-specialized tool word that shows how many craft vocabularies simply vanished when those trades evolved.
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