FLEDGE


Meaning of FLEDGE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.