v. 1 go for and bring back (fetch a doctor). 2 be sold for (a price) (fetched 170). 3 cause (blood, tears, etc.) to flow. 4 draw (breath), heave (a sigh). 5 colloq. give (a blow etc.) (fetched him a slap). n. 1 act of fetching. 2 dodge, trick. o fetch and carry do menial tasks. fetch up colloq. 1 arrive, come to rest. 2 vomit. [Old English]
