featheredge

noun

feath·​er·​edge ˈfe-t͟hər-ˌej How to pronounce featheredge (audio)
ˌfe-t͟hər-ˈej
: a very thin sharp edge
especially : one that is easily broken or bent over
featheredge transitive verb

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of featheredge was in 1616

Dictionary Entries Near featheredge

Cite this Entry

“Featheredge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featheredge. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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