What is the meaning of tarred-and-feathered?

verb

  • Smear the body of (someone) with tar and feathers; done in some societies as punishment.
    • usage: "The thief was tarred and feathered"

adjective

  • Smeared with tar and covered with feathers as a punishment.
    • usage: "the poor tarred-and-feathered wretch"
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