What does "downy" mean?

Downy: Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet. "A downy shower." Keble. "Downy pillow." Pope. Time steals on with downy feet. Young.

Additional senses

  1. 2.Cunning; wary. [Slang, Eng.] Latham.

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