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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.
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Full bravely hast thou fleshed
Thy maiden sword. --Shak.
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The wild dog
Shall flesh his tooth on every innocent. --Shak.
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2. To glut; to satiate; hence, to harden, to accustom.
"Fleshed in triumphs." --Glanvill.
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Old soldiers
Fleshed in the spoils of Germany and France. --Beau.
& Fl.
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3. (Leather Manufacture) To remove flesh, membrance, etc.,
from, as from hides.
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