Fledge

Pronunciation

• IPA: /flÉ›dÊ’/
• Rhymes: -É›dÊ’

Origin

Full definition of fledge

Verb

1. (transitive) To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
2. (intransitive) To grow, cover or be covered with feathers.
3. (transitive) To decorate with feathers.

Related terms

• fledgling
• fletch
• full-fledged

Adjective

1. (archaic) Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
• Miltonhis shoulders, fledge with wings