feathers
/ (ˈfɛðəz) /
the plumage of a bird
Also called: feathering the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs
informal dress; attire: her best feathers
ruffle feathers to cause upset or offence
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How to use feathers in a sentence
Burlesque artists are often in it for the costumes, spending what they earn on fabric, feathers, and crystals.
Best Career Arc Ever: From Burlesque To Bartending | Anne Berry | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSpilling 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.
Kendall Jenner Walks in Chanel Couture; Taylor Swift Pens Op-Ed for ‘The Wall Street Journal’ | The Fashion Beast Team | July 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe plucked them and flushed the feathers carefully, so as not to block up the toilets and draw attention.
Tales of a Jailhouse Gourmet: How I learned to Cook in Prison | Daniel Genis | June 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis is misleading for everyone, and particularly offensive to those who have earned the honor of wearing their feathers.
Pharrell, Harry Styles, and Native American Appropriation | Amy Zimmerman | June 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The old dowager's voice toned down, and she pulled her black feathers straight upon her head.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodAdmiration for brilliant colours, for moving things, such as feathers, is common to the two.
Children's Ways | James Sully"They're great pink birds, without any feathers on 'em," replied the Hole-keeper, solemnly.
Davy and The Goblin | Charles E. CarrylMany of the officials had on high-crowned hats decorated with bunches of feathers and crimson tassels.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeThe Red feathers has not yet been produced, one reason being (perhaps) that it has never been offered to anybody.
First Plays | A. A. Milne
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