English Explanatory Dictionary

show the white feather

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To display cowardice.

Pronunciation

En-us-show the white feather.oga

Word forms

show the white feather shows the white feather showing the white feather showed the white feather shown the white feather

Etymology

A white feather in the tail of a cock was considered an indication that he was not of the true game breed.

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