v. t. [ OE. & Prov. E., to fettle (in sense 1), fettle, n., order, repair, preparation, dress; prob. akin to E. fit. See Fit, a. ]
n. The act of fettling. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]
In fine fettle,
v. i. To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business. [ Prov. Eng. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]