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
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
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
All the literary birds were out in full feather.
From Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals by Alcott, Louisa May
Away they all flew, it was heavenly weather, And soon at the Peacock’s arriv’d, in full feather.
From The Peacock and Parrot, on their Tour to Discover the Author of "The Peacock At Home" by Unknown
