Definition of Tar-and-feather in English :

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Tar-and-feather

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Verb

1. tar-and-feather

smear the body of (someone) with tar and feathers; done in some societies as punishment

Example Sentences:
'The thief was tarred and feathered'

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Tar-and-feather

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to punish by smearing tar and feathers over (someone)

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Tar-and-feather

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to cover (a person) with tar and feathers as in punishment by mob action

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