1755, "one who fastens," agent noun from fasten (v.). From 1792 of mechanical devices (for clothing, etc.).
he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was
fashionista
fashious
fast
fast and loose
fasten
fastener
faster
fastidious
fastly
fastness
fat
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