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A white feather in the tail of a cock was considered an indication that he was not of the true game breed.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Today it means: To display cowardice. Full definition →
Today it means: To display cowardice. Full definition →
A white feather in the tail of a cock was considered an indication that he was not of the true game breed.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.