plumassier

A plumassier carefully arranges colorful feathers in his workshop.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dealer in feathers: "plumassier" refers to a person who sells feathers, especially those used for ornamental or decorative purposes.
   • A worker in feathers: Also denotes someone who prepares or works with feathers for trimming, such as in fashion or millinery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The plumassier supplied the theatre with ostrich feathers for the costumes. (The feather dealer provided the decorative feathers.)
  • In the 19th century, a plumassier would dye and shape feathers for ladies' hats. (A feather worker prepared feathers for fashion accessories.)

Advanced Usage

• "plumassier's shop": a store that sells or trades in feathers.
  • She visited the plumassier's shop to find plumes for her carnival outfit. (The shop that specializes in feathers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Plumage (n): a bird's feathers collectively.
  • The peacock's plumage is famously colourful. (The bird's feathers.)
• Plume (n): a large, showy feather, often used for decoration.
  • He wore a hat with a white plume. (A decorative feather.)

Synonyms

• Feather dealer: a merchant who trades in feathers.
• Feather worker: a craftsperson who processes or decorates with feathers.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms specifically use "plumassier," but the word is related to the phrase "in full plumage", meaning dressed in one's finest or most elaborate clothing.
  • The actress arrived at the gala in full plumage, adorned with feathers and jewels. (Wearing elaborate, decorative attire.)