fettle的词源

英文词源

fettle

fettle: see fetch

fettle (n.)

"condition, state, trim," c. 1750, in a glossary of Lancashire dialect, from northern Middle English fettle (v.) "to make ready, fix, prepare, arrange" (late 14c.), which is of uncertain origin, perhaps akin to Old English fetian "to fetch" (see fetch (v.)); perhaps from Old English fetel "a girdle, belt," from Proto-Germanic *fatilaz (cognates: German fessel "fetter, chain," Old Norse fetill "strap, brace"), from PIE *ped- (2) "container" (see vat). Related: Fettler; fettling.

中文词源

fettle：状态，情绪

词源不确定。可能来自古英语fetel, 带子，腰带，来自fetor, 链子。通常用于短语in fine fettle, 身心俱佳。原用于战争行话，即上战场前扎好腰带，比喻准备妥当。

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