Feather Merchant Definition

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A civilian .

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(military slang FEATHER MERCHANT job or without combat experience .

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Someone who does not do worthwhile work; someone who is more appearance than substance.
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A short man.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see feather ,‎ merchant . One who sells feathers.

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