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feathered

|feath/ered|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈfɛðərd/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɛðəd/

(feather)

bird's covering

Base FormPluralPresentPastPast Participle
featherfeathersfeatheringfeatheredfeathered
Etymology
Etymology Information

'feathered' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feðerod', where 'feðer' meant 'feather'.

Historical Evolution

'feðerod' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'feathered'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'covered with feathers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

covered with or having feathers.

The bird was beautifully feathered.

Synonyms

plumedquilled

Antonyms

bare

Adjective 2

having a fringe of feathers or feather-like structures.

The arrow had a feathered shaft.

Synonyms

fringedfrilled

Antonyms

smooth

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Idioms

feather one's nest

Last updated: 2025/01/13 01:30