2. Noun. (pluralonly) Nonsense; indicates disbelief. ¹
3. Noun. Long hair on lower leg of a draft horse (e.g., Clydesdale), esp. rear. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Horsefeathers
1. [n]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Horsefeathers
Literary usage of Horsefeathers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ten-minute Activitiesby Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans by Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans (2001)
"horsefeathers Materials: lists of science facts Here's How! by Marilyn Evans 1.
... Explain to students that the expression "horsefeathers! ..."
2. Words, Words, Words: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12 by Janet Allen (1999)
"... which she wrote as an assignment for an English class; word-origin books like
Funk's horsefeathers and Other Figure 2.6 Contextual Information Clues ..."
3. Adventure Guide to New Hampshire by Elizabeth L. Dugger (2002)
"horsefeathers (s 356-2687) in the center of North Conway village is the traditional
place to relax, kick back, and enjoy pasta, sandwiches, and burgers. ..."
4. Daytrips New York: 50 One Day Adventures in New York City and Nearby New by Earl Steinbicker (2002)
"horsefeathers (94 N. Broadway, US-9, downtown Tarrytown) Whether it's a sandwich
or a steak dinner, this casual pub is noted for its tasty, ..."
5. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark: 194 Essays from the Pages of by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"425. 4. Funk, Charles Earle, p. 15. 5. Funk, Charles Earle. horsefeathers and
other Curious Words. New York; Harper and Brothers, 1958. p. 216. ..."
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