Recent Examples on the WebDe Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024 The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023 Villa-style accommodations with Italian furnishings, fireplaces and feather beds furthered the away-from-it-all feeling.—Christina Julian, latimes.com, 3 July 2019 Blue-, orange-, and green-hued rooms have travertine showers and feather beds.—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
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