pinfeather en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *pinnaz Proto-West Germanic *pinn Old English pinn Middle English pinne English pin English feather English pinfeather From pin + feather.
Meanings
- A developing feather on a bird, as it emerges through the skin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pin feather | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pinfeathers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Hypernyms
Relateds
Translations (1)
pdt Spiel (nds) (a developing feather as it emerges through the skin)