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A feather; esp., a soft, downy feather, or a long,
conspicuous, or handsome feather. |
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An ornamental tuft of feathers. |
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A feather, or group of feathers, worn as an ornament; a
waving ornament of hair, or other material resembling feathers. |
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A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides
himself; a prize or reward. |
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A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a
feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses. |
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To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or
prink. |
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To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage;
also, to peel. |
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To adorn with feathers or plumes. |
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To pride; to vaunt; to boast; -- used reflexively; as, he
plumes himself on his skill. |
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