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In some senses, fledge is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
fledge
UK /flɛd͡ʒ/ US /flɛd͡ʒ/
verb 4adj 1
Definitions
verb
1
To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
2
To grow, cover or be covered with feathers.
3
To decorate with feathers.
4
To complete the last moult and become a winged adult insect.
adj
1
Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
his shoulders, fledge with wings
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