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Fletcher

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. FLECH-ər
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Meaning & History

Occupational name for a fletcher, someone who attached feathers to the shaft of an arrow. It is derived from Old French fleche meaning "arrow".
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Given Name DescendantFletcher(English)

Categories

occupations, Quantico characters, weapons, word names
Entry updated November 16, 2019
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