Fleshing

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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