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the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
dress or groom with elaborate care
She likes to dress when going to the opera
(verb) preen
clean with one's bill
The birds preened
(verb) pride, congratulate
be proud of
He prides himself on making it into law school
(verb) gazump, fleece, soak, overcharge, hook, rob, pluck, surcharge
rip off; ask an unreasonable price