Any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
“Now, if there is anything that ruins the feather of a bird, it is drying it too quickly.”
Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse
“Spats are often used to protect the Clydesdale's feathers between show-ring classes.”
A group of persons or things with shared characteristics
“Brains of the same feather certainly flock together.”
Formal, elaborate or dressy clothing
“Thinking it probable that Sherman would be dressed in full feather, I put on my uniform coat, the splendor of which rivaled that of a drum-major.”
A temporary state of mind, feeling or emotion
“I was in a fine feather because I loved my job.”
A fine film, filament or strand
To make a living for the benefit of others
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