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What did the giving of a white feather denote?
cowardice. the white feather was given to men who avoided fighting and stayed home
What does a white feather indicate?
It was given to someone thought to be a coward
What is the name given for feather collector?
Feather collectors do not have an official or technical name. In fact, collecting bird feathers and nests has been illegal since 1918.
What name is given to a feather dipped in ink and written with?
They are called quill pens
How many steps make a flight of stairs?
A flight of stairs is an uninterrupted set of steps. The answer could be the same or different for any given flight of stairs! A flight of stairs is an uninterrupted set of steps. The answer could be the same or different for any given flight of stairs!
Is newberry honor for the writing?
Yes, the Newbery Award is given for the writing. It is given for making a distinguished contribution to children's literature. The award was first given in 1922.
Why is white feather given to a coward?
to help them to join battle and go to war with people that they say are cowards
Are Moncler Jackets worth buying?
Moncler Jackets are worth buying given their feather down, and design.
Who were given white feathers and what did this mean?
I know that some white feathers were given to men of fighting age who refused to fight. They were given to them by the women of their village or clan as a sign is disgust of their cowardice. However, There is a shamanic white feather curse blessing associated with the giving of a white feather as well. It is said that when you are given a white feather by someone, it carries the powers of a blessing or a curse, dependent on what you do with the feather once it is given to you. If you covet the feather by adding it to your cap, placing it in your home or lodge on proper display, or adding it to a charm of good luck or talisman of protection, then it carries the power of blessings for you and your home or lodge. However, if you throw the feather away, bury it, or deface it in anyway, it then acts as a curse and will curse you or your lodge. Many Government men who entered into treaties with Native American tribes and clans were given white feathers by the clan elder or shaman. The government official would either take it as a true gift of friendship and covet it as such or he would seem to covet it face to face, but later discard it as so much malarkey and rubbish. Then the gift of the white feather acted as a curse. It was a way for the shaman or clan elder to protect his clan from liars and those who spoke with forked tongues...
What experiences has Sarah Dessen given in her writing?
Giving in her writing is a smashing idea
What name is given to the heavy implement used to moor a sailing boat to the sea bed?
Anchor
What does 'feather in your cap' mean?
The phrase "feather in your cap" refers to an achievement or accomplishment that adds to one's pride or reputation. It originates from the practice of wearing a feather as a symbol of honor, often given for a specific achievement. Essentially, it signifies a noteworthy success or a point of distinction in one's life or career.
