First Known Use: 1566
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fledge
verb \ˈflej\
of a bird : to develop the feathers necessary for flying
fledgedfledg·ing
Full Definition of FLEDGE
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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Origin of FLEDGE
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
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