fleshings

[ flesh-ingz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. flesh-colored tights.

fleshings

/ ˈflɛʃɪŋz /

plural noun

1. flesh-coloured tights
2. bits of flesh scraped from the hides or skins of animals

Word History and Origins

Origin of fleshings¹

First recorded in 1830–40; flesh + (stock)ings

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, a little man in fleshings and a cocked hat addressed the audience.

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Christmas Past—White dress trimmed with summer flowers, rich belt, fleshings and sandals.

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When they had removed their garments I saw to my amazement that they were both dressed in acrobatic fleshings!

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You will find the tree to-morrow, and I think you will concede that it is too bulky to have been concealed under these fleshings.

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It was but a step from union suits to non-union suits; from fleshings to whitewash and bronze varnish.

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