DCHP-1 Online
show the white feather Obs. 
See quote.
- 1853 Indeed, I had often heard, that if they show the white feather, as putting up their tail is called by Canadian sportsmen--they [deer] are not hit.
- 1853 Indeed, I had often heard, that if they show the white feather, as putting up their tail is called by Canadian sportsmen--they [deer] are not hit.