cockfeather
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2PREP.
from, in, out, with
ADV.
away
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noun
Alternative form of cock feather.
Fearing the action of the wind upon such light shafts if unfledged, the archer inserts into the cloven end three or four feathers, the cockfeather being as in Europe perpendicular when the arrow is notched.
Put the arrow-nock on the string, at the place marked for it, with the cockfeather out to the left.
Alternative form of cock feather.
The human hair ornament on this man's shoulders is old, but the cockfeather ornaments on his wrist and ankles appear to be a late innovation.
Zehetner carried his head higher, and on his hat he wore a cockfeather.
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3Fearing the action of the wind upon such light shafts if unfledged, the archer inserts into the cloven end three or four feathers, the cockfeather being as in Europe perpendicular when the arrow is no
WiktionaryPut the arrow-nock on the string, at the place marked for it, with the cockfeather out to the left.
WiktionaryWhen you nock the arrow in the bowstring, turn it so the cockfeather is away from the bow to prevent its being damaged when passing the bow.
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