fledges in English

verb
1
(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight.
Young birds fledge at 14 to 22 days and are partially dependent on adult birds for 23 to 28 days post-fledging.
2
provide (an arrow) with feathers.
verb

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1. ‘After the interminable drive in the Carriole over the jolting roads they had reached Nevers when the sun was already high in the heavens.’ ‘Horses and oxen could be attached to sleighs, carioles, fledges, and the like, to bring them long distances over the frozen waterways and icy ground.’

2. ‘After the interminable drive in the Carriole over the jolting roads they had reached Nevers when the sun was already high in the heavens.’ ‘Horses and oxen could be attached to sleighs, carioles, fledges, and the like, to bring them long distances over the frozen waterways and icy ground.’