Synonyms for feather nest


Grammar : Verb
Spell : feth -er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛð ər

Top 10 synonyms for feather nest Other synonyms for the word feather nest

Définition of feather nest

Origin :
  • Old English feðer "feather," in plural, "wings," from Proto-Germanic *fethro (cf. Old Saxon fethara, Old Norse fioþr, Swedish fjäder, Middle Dutch vedere, Dutch veder, Old High German fedara, German Feder), from PIE *pet-ra-, from root *pet- "to rush, to fly" (see petition (n.)). Feather-headed "silly" is from 1640s. Feather duster attested by 1858. Figurative use of feather in (one's) cap attested by 1734.
  • As in prosper : verb be fortunate; succeed
  • As in save : verb economize; set money aside for later use
  • As in : verb make money
  • As in equip : verb make ready with supplies
  • As in furnish : verb decorate, supply

Antonyms for feather nest

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