Etymology: < German Fach compartment, subject, field, trade (see fec n.).
A line of work or business; an area of activity or expertise; (a person's) métier.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Feckless no more!
Serendipitously discovered the etymology of feckless, on receiving the OED Online Word of the Day: fech -- from the German for an occupation or trade.
Etymology: < German Fach compartment, subject, field, trade (see fec n.).
A line of work or business; an area of activity or expertise; (a person's) métier.
Etymology: < German Fach compartment, subject, field, trade (see fec n.).
A line of work or business; an area of activity or expertise; (a person's) métier.
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