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fledged

Main Entry:: fledge
Pronunciation:: \ˈflej\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: 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 verbof a young bird : to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity ; also : to leave the nest after acquiring such featherstransitive verb1: to rear until ready for flight or independent activity2: to cover with or as if with feathers or down3: to furnish (as an arrow) with feathers

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