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fettle

1. fet.tle \'fet-*l\ \'fet-lin, -*l-in\ vt or fet.tling [ME fetlen to 
   shape, prepare; prob. akin to OE ft vessel -m more at VAT : to cover 
   or line the hearth of (as a reverberatory furnace) with fettli ng
2. fettle n 1: a state of fitness or order : CONDITION  2: FETTLING