feather
|feath-er|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɛðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɛðə/
bird's covering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feather' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feðer', where 'feðer' meant 'feather'.
Historical Evolution
'feðer' changed from Old English word 'feðer' and eventually became the modern English word 'feather'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'feather of a bird', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a light, flat structure growing from the skin of birds, consisting of a central shaft and a series of barbs.
The bird preened its feathers.
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