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fleshing |
2 definitions found 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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