in 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
He was the War Lord in full feather, and the world at that time looked with dread upon this new and somewhat blatant apostle of militarism.
From A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict by Marshall, Logan
Amphibious its habit, as frequently found Beneath the blue sea as on top of the ground: Yet, oddest caprice out of destiny's cup, Just when in full feather 't is always “sewed up.”
From Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865 An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls by Various
They are now in full feather again and proud of their handsome coats.
From Wild Animals I Have Known by Seton, Ernest Thompson
When we came into Naples this lachrymose hero was again in full feather, boots, spurs, and sword, stalking the quarter-deck as if no tub and tears had intervened.
From The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" by MacGregor, John
