fletcher

word

/ˈfɫɛtʃɝ/
FLECH-ur
/flˈɛtʃɐ/
FLECH-uh

Definition

A fletcher is a person whose job is making arrows. It is an old word, usually used in historical, medieval, or fantasy contexts rather than everyday modern life.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a countable noun: 'a fletcher'. Often appears with words like 'bowyer', 'archer', 'blacksmith', and 'medieval'. Many learners may confuse it with a family name, since Fletcher is also a surname. It is specialized and somewhat literary, not a common modern job title.

Example Sentences

The fletcher made arrows for the soldiers.

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My story has a fletcher in the village.

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A fletcher needs wood, feathers, and skill.

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In that fantasy series, the fletcher is just as important as the knight.

natural

I had to look up what a fletcher was while reading the novel.

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The market scene felt real because it included a baker, a smith, and a fletcher.

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