LeTourneau University offered less grant aid to undergraduates than both the average private not-for-profit 4 year college in Texas and the average college in Texas. Similarly, fewer undergraduates took out federal student loans than the average private not-for-profit 4 year college in Texas, but more than the average college in Texas.
E.E. Hoag used these feathers to invent the first feather duster. Using a short broom stick and splitting the feathers with a pocket knife, the duster was found to be too stiff for use. In 1874, the Hoag Duster Company was founded, which became a pioneer of feather dusters in the U.S. state of Iowa.
Example Sentences. 1  Ruth scored the last goal for her team, adding a feather in her cap. 2  He will have one more feather in his cap after he has finished this incredibly difficult assignment. 3  They can claim this feather in their cap since it was this group of soldiers who withstood the enemy in such harsh conditions. One does not get chances to add a feather in their cap too often. So the opportunity to do so should be utilized well. Origin It is believed that the Native American soldiers would add a feather to the head dress of the warriors who have been brave. Hungarians would also add a feather in their caps each time when they have killed an enemy Turk.