passage

English

/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/, /ˈpasɑːʒ/

adj
Definitions
  • Describing a bird that has left the nest, is living on its own, but is less than a year old. (commonly used in falconry)

Etymology

Derived from Old French passage (passage, part of a route journey).

Origin

Old French

passage

Gloss

passage, part of a route journey

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