plumassier

noun

plu·​mas·​sier

¦plümə¦si(ə)r;

plüˈmasēˌā,

-ēər

plural -s

: one that prepares or deals in ornamental plumes or feathers

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from plumasse large feather (from plume feather) + -ier -er

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