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PINFEATHER
Etymology
Noun
pinfeather (plural pinfeathers)
A developing feather as it emerges through the skin
Source: Wiktionary
Pin"feath`er, n.
Definition: A feather not fully developed; esp., a rudimentary feather just emerging through the skin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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