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单词 well-feathered
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Definition of well-feathered in English:

well-feathered

adjective ˌwɛlˈfɛðəd
  • 1Of a bird: having a good covering of feathers. Also of a nest: having a good lining of feathers; frequently figurative.

  • 2Of an arrow: properly or skilfully fitted with feathers.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From well + feathered.

Definition of well-feathered in US English:

well-feathered

adjectiveˌwɛlˈfɛðəd
  • 1Of a bird: having a good covering of feathers. Also of a nest: having a good lining of feathers; frequently figurative.

  • 2Of an arrow: properly or skilfully fitted with feathers.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From well + feathered.

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