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Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : feth -erd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛð ərd

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Définition of feathered

Origin :
  • Old English feðer "feather," in plural, "wings," from Proto-Germanic *fethro (cf. Old Saxon fethara, Old Norse fioþr, Swedish fjäder, Middle Dutch vedere, Dutch veder, Old High German fedara, German Feder), from PIE *pet-ra-, from root *pet- "to rush, to fly" (see petition (n.)). Feather-headed "silly" is from 1640s. Feather duster attested by 1858. Figurative use of feather in (one's) cap attested by 1734.
  • As in feathery : adj plumed
  • As in tufted : adj feathery
  • As in winged : adj with wings
  • As in provide : verb supply, support
Example sentences :
  • He swept off his feathered hat, and made them a leg very elegantly.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • She would like some feathered snacks, And when he leaves, the cat attacks!
  • Extract from : « FreeChildrenStories.com Collection » by Daniel Errico
  • The feathered hooks tempt them, and they rise freely to the lure.
  • Extract from : « Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land » by Henry Van Dyke
  • I cannot long spare my wisdom, for who would guide the feathered folk?
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • You always choose February to moult in, and you will have to be feathered down there.
  • Extract from : « Love and Lucy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett
  • It wasn't for nothing, let me tell you; their nests were feathered, you may believe.
  • Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens
  • These objects are intended solely for the delight of these feathered artists.
  • Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay
  • We feathered our oars at once, and fell to listening with lowered heads.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • He told about the feathered suits he had made for them, and where these suits could be found.
  • Extract from : « Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children » by Mabel Powers
  • They were dressed for what they were going after, a war dance, and were all painted and feathered.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various

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