full feather
Example Sentences
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That everyone was in full feather at this restaurant, Les Trois Chevaux, was no coincidence.
From New York Times • May 17, 2022
Even an insane cameo by Elton John - in his full feather and rhinestone glory - can’t save it.
From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2017
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Preciosa was in full feather and in high colour; she seemed like a sumptuous pocket-edition of some work bound more richly, perhaps, than it deserved to be.
From Under the Skylights by Fuller, Henry Blake
The loyalist ladies were in full feather, more literally than would now be the case, the nodding plume then adorning the head of the dame as frequently as it did the helmet of the soldier.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse
Both released from their imprisonment—the latter but the day before—they were now not only free, but in full feather and favour, appointed to the Prince’s staff.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne