English Explanatory Dictionary

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To claim the honor of another for oneself.

Word forms

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes adorns oneself with borrowed plumes adorning oneself with borrowed plumes adorned oneself with borrowed plumes

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