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UNFLEDGED

\ʌnflˈɛd͡ʒd], \ʌnflˈɛd‍ʒd], \ʌ_n_f_l_ˈɛ_dʒ_d]\

Definitions of UNFLEDGED

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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(of an arrow) not equipped with feathers; "shot an unfledged arrow"
young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(of an arrow) not equipped with feathers; "shot an unfledged arrow"
young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Without feathers: said of a young bird; hence, undeveloped; immature.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Not yet able to fly, as a young bird; callow; immature.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Not yet furnished with feathers; not having attained to full growth.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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