down

1. down (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.

2. down (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.

Example: Down or Cotton-Thiſtle. This hath many large Leaves lying on the Ground, ſomewhat cut in, and as it were crumpled on the Edges, of a green Colour on the upper ſide, but covered with long hairy Wool or Cottony Down, ſet with moſt ſharp and cruel pricks

3. down (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The soft hair of the face when beginning to appear.

Example: But love him as he was, when youthful Grace,
And the firſt Down began to ſhade his face

4. down (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.

Example: What pain to quit the world, just made their own,
Their nest so deeply downed, and built so high !