資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Fleshing \Flesh"ing\, n.
   A person devoted to fleshly things. [Obs.] --Spenser.