pinfeather

[ pin-feth-er ]

noun

, Ornithology.

1. an undeveloped feather before the web portions have expanded.
2. a feather just coming through the skin.

pinfeather

/ ˈpɪnˌfɛðə /

noun

1. ornithol a feather emerging from the skin and still enclosed in its horny sheath

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinfeather¹

First recorded in 1765–75; pin + feather

Example Sentences

David Ignatius calls for a revival of cream-colored linen and balmy pinfeather.

From The Daily Beast

The Indian is kept poor all the year round and plucked of every pinfeather.

From Project Gutenberg