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

pen-feathered

adjective ˈpɛnˌfɛðəd
English Regional, Midlands, Northern
  • 1Of a young bird: having undeveloped feathers; having feathers without vanes, i.e. with quills only; not fully fledged.

  • 2In extended use, of a horse or its coat: rough and bristly. Of a person: untidy.

Origin

Late 16th century. From pen + feathered. Compare pin-feathered.

Definition of pen-feathered in US English:

pen-feathered

adjectiveˈpɛnˌfɛðəd
English Regional, Midlands, Northern
  • 1Of a young bird: having undeveloped feathers; having feathers without vanes, i.e. with quills only; not fully fledged.

  • 2In extended use, of a horse or its coat: rough and bristly. Of a person: untidy.

Origin

Late 16th century. From pen + feathered. Compare pin-feathered.

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