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
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
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
They are now in full feather again and proud of their handsome coats.
From Wild Animals I Have Known by Seton, Ernest Thompson
They went away two days ago; and Madame was in full feather and glory, with her son at her beck and call, and all her grand airs and manners about her.
From A Knight of the Nets by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
