Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Fleshing"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Flesh \Flesh\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fleshed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Fleshing}.]
1. To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion;
to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and
dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or
other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous
weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first
time.
Full bravely hast thou fleshed Thy maiden sword.
--Shak.
The wild dog Shall flesh his tooth on every
innocent. --Shak.
2. To glut; to satiate; hence, to harden, to accustom.
``Fleshed in triumphs.'' --Glanvill.
Old soldiers Fleshed in the spoils of Germany and
France. --Beau. & Fl.
3. (Leather Manufacture) To remove flesh, membrance, etc.,
from, as from hides.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Fleshing \Flesh"ing\, n.
A person devoted to fleshly things. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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