accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.' name='description'> feather in one's cap - definition and meaning
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feather in one's cap

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  • noun idiomatic An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.

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From the reported American Indian warrior custom of adding a feather to the head-dress after each kill.

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