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 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.”
 Old soldiers
 Fleshed in the spoils of Germany and France.   --Beau. & Fl.
 3. Leather Manufacture To remove flesh, membrance, etc., from, as from hides.
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