GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Fledge , a. [OE. flegge, flygge; akin to D. vlug, G. flügge, flücke, OHG. flucchi, Icel. fleygr, and to E. fly. √84. See Fly, v. i.] Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
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   His shoulders, fledge with wings.
   Milton.
   
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   Fledge, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Fledged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Fledging.]
   To furnish with feathers; to supply with the feathers necessary for flight.
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   The birds were not as yet fledged enough to shift for themselves.
   L'Estrange.
   
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   To furnish or adorn with any soft covering.
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   Your master, whose chin is not yet fledged.
   Shak.
   
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