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feathers

/ ˈfɛðəz /

plural noun

  1. the plumage of a bird
  2. Also calledfeathering the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs
  3. informal.
    dress; attire

    her best feathers

  4. ruffle feathers
    ruffle feathers to cause upset or offence


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Burlesque artists are often in it for the costumes, spending what they earn on fabric, feathers, and crystals.

Spilling from the old vehicle were hippies of all eras decked out in tie-dye and top hats bejeweled with feathers and beads.

The 18-year-old strutted down the runway Monday in an edgy, off-the-shoulder, red-and-black tweed ensemble accented with feathers.

He plucked them and flushed the feathers carefully, so as not to block up the toilets and draw attention.

This is misleading for everyone, and particularly offensive to those who have earned the honor of wearing their feathers.

The old dowager's voice toned down, and she pulled her black feathers straight upon her head.

Admiration for brilliant colours, for moving things, such as feathers, is common to the two.

"They're great pink birds, without any feathers on 'em," replied the Hole-keeper, solemnly.

Many of the officials had on high-crowned hats decorated with bunches of feathers and crimson tassels.

The Red Feathers has not yet been produced, one reason being (perhaps) that it has never been offered to anybody.

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