fuster Meaning & Definition
/ˈfʌstɚ/
What Does Fuster Mean?
As a noun, fuster means A saddle tree maker. As a verb, it means To fret, whine, or complain.
Word Facts for Fuster
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfʌstɚ/ |
| Plural | fusters |
| Verb forms | fusters, fustering, fustered |
Fuster Definition (Noun)
- A saddle tree maker.
Fuster as a Verb
- To fret, whine, or complain.
- To fuss; to meddle or micromanage.
- To become marked with signs of age or decay.
- To fumble; to work clumsily.
Synonyms of Fuster
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Fuster synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fuster (plural fusters)
fuster (third-person singular simple present fusters, present participle fustering, simple past and past participle fustered)
Origin of Fuster
Origin 1: From Middle English fuster, fuystour, fuystor, from Anglo-Norman fuster, Old French fuyster, fust, ultimately from Latin fūstis. Compare French fût, Old French fustier.
Origin 2: Possibly related to fuss or fester?
Common Questions About Fuster
Is fuster a noun or a verb?
Fuster is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of fuster?
The plural of fuster is fusters.
What is the past tense of fuster?
The past tense of fuster is fustered. The present participle is fustering.