# show the white feather

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To display cowardice.

## Etymology
A white feather in the tail of a cock was considered an indication that he was not of the true game breed.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/show-the-white-feather