FETTLINGS
Noun
fettlings
plural of fettling
Source: Wiktionary
FETTLING
Fet"tling, n.
1. (Metal.)
Definition: A mixture of ore, cinders, etc., used to line the hearth of a puddling furnace. [Eng.] [It is commonly called fix in the United States.]
2. (Pottery)
Definition: The operation of shaving or smoothing the surface of undried clay ware.
FETTLE
Fet"tle, v. t. Etym: [OE. & Prov. E., to fettle (in sense 1), fettle, n., order, repair, preparation, dress; prob. akin to E. fit. See Fit, a.]
Definition: 1. To repair; to prepare; to put in order. [Prov. Eng.] Carlyle.
2. (Metal.)
Definition: To cover or line with a mixture of ore, cinders, etc., as the hearth of a puddling furnace.
Fet"tle, v. i.
Definition: To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business. [Prov. Eng.] Bp. Hall.
Fet"tle, n.
Definition: The act of fettling. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. In fine fettle, in good spirits.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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