featherbed (n.)

  1. a mattress stuffed with feathers

    [ Syn: feather bed ]

    featherbed (v.)

  1. treat with excessive indulgence; grandparents often pamper the children; Lets not mollycoddle our students!

    [ Syn: pamper , cosset , cocker , baby , coddle , mollycoddle , spoil , indulge ]

  2. hire more workers than are necessary

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