transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈflej ]
verb
( 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 flēogan 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