An implement, traditionally consisting of a bundle of feathers (especially ostrich feathers) attached to a handle, used to remove surface dust.

Alternative form of featherbed

A quill.

(idiomatic) People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.

(simile) extremely light, having minimal weight

(transitive) To cover (a person) in sticky tar, then cover in feathers which stick to the tar; an archaic means of humiliating a person.

To cover a person in sticky tar, then covered in feathers which stick to the tar. An archaic means of humiliating a person.

A type of knitting yarn or cotton that is supposed to resemble wool.

foolish, scatterbrained

plural of feathering strip