FLEDGE


Meaning of FLEDGE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' flej

Function: verb

Inflected Form: fledged ; fledg · ing

Etymology: fledge capable of flying, from Middle English flegge, from Old English -flycge; akin to Old High German flucki capable of flying, Old English fl ē ogan to fly ― more at FLY

Date: 1566

intransitive verb of a young bird : to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity also : to leave the nest after acquiring such feathers

transitive verb

1 : to rear until ready for flight or independent activity

2 : to cover with or as if with feathers or down

3 : to furnish (as an arrow) with feathers

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