fledgy

American

[flej-ee] / ˈflɛdʒ i /

adjective

fledgier, fledgiest

feathered or feathery.

fledgy British

/ ˈflɛdʒɪ /

adjective

rare feathery or feathered

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Etymology

Origin of fledgy

First recorded in 1575–85; fledge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Many a Mortal of these days Dares to pass our sacred ways, Dares to touch, audaciously This Cathedral of the sea— I have been the Pontiff-priest, Where the Waters never rest, Where a fledgy sea-bird choir Soars for ever—holy fire I have hid from Mortal Man.

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