fletch

Etymology
A modification of due to the influence of. Compare.

Noun

 * 1)  The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.
 * 2)  A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.

Verb

 * 1)  To feather, as an arrow.

Etymology
Perhaps from.

Noun

 * 1) The portion of straw inserted each time by the thatcher.