'Fleshing' definitions:

Definition of 'Fleshing'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Full bravely hast thou fleshed Thy maiden sword. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The wild dog Shall flesh his tooth on every innocent. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To glut; to satiate; hence, to harden, to accustom. "Fleshed in triumphs." --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
  • Old soldiers Fleshed in the spoils of Germany and France. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Leather Manufacture) To remove flesh, membrance, etc., from, as from hides. [1913 Webster]