What is Feather? A Basic Definition

Feather \Feath"er\, v. i.
   1. To grow or form feathers; to become feathered; -- often
      with out; as, the birds are feathering out.
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   2. To curdle when poured into another liquid, and float about
      in little flakes or "feathers;" as, the cream feathers.
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   3. To turn to a horizontal plane; -- said of oars.
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            The feathering oar returns the gleam. --Tickell.
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            Stopping his sculls in the air to feather
            accurately.                           --Macmillan's
                                                  Mag.
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   4. To have the appearance of a feather or of feathers; to be
      or to appear in feathery form.
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            A clump of ancient cedars feathering in evergreen
            beauty down to the ground.            --Warren.
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            The ripple feathering from her bows.  --Tennyson.
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Off-site Feather Links, User Submitted

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Thu Jan 8

• Etsy :: technicolorgir lphoto :: Ornithology 3 - 11x14: Fine art photography prints.
• il_430xN.45425 346.jpg (JPEG Image, 430x608 pixels) - Scaled (97%)
• feather flags: We take great pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail, which results in signage that will enhance the visual appeal of your business while promoting product and price awareness.
• Fashionista - Fashion Designers, Models, Shopping, Style - DIY: Birds of a Feather
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Tue Jan 6

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• feather bra-Large Photo & Picture: Taizhou Yuansheng Trading Co.,Ltd.--- we can supply all kinds of feather bras.
• Earth Feather Bra by ~TheSweetScarl ing on deviantART: Art - community of artists and those devoted to art. Digital art, skin art, themes, wallpaper art, traditional art, photography, poetry / prose. Art prints.

Mon Jan 5

• The New York Fascinator Company, www.fascinator snyc.com

Sat Jan 3

• Etsy :: charmschooldes ign :: Wide Pheasant Feather Headband Head Wrap Alice Band

Off-site Feather Research Links

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