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Fletcher vs Arrowsmith - What's the difference?

fletcher | arrowsmith |

As nouns the difference between fletcher and arrowsmith

is that fletcher is one who fletches or feathers arrows while arrowsmith is a smith who made the iron tips for arrows.

As a proper noun Fletcher

is {{surname|occupational|lang=en|A=An}}, from the profession of fletcher.

fletcher

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who fletches or feathers arrows.
  • Generally, a manufacturer of bows and arrows.
  • * 1786 , Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons , page 38:
    • In order that distant countries should be furnished with bowyers, fletchers, and arrow head makers, any of those workmen, not being freemen of London, might be sent by the appointment of the king's council, the lord chancellor, lord privy seal, or one of them, to inhabit the city, borough or town within the realm that was destitute of such artificers.

    arrowsmith

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A smith who made the iron tips for arrows