fleshment

[flesh-muhnt]

noun

Obsolete.

1. the state of being stimulated, as by a successful first attempt at something.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fleshment¹

1595–1605; flesh + -ment, where flesh refers to the practice of feeding raw flesh to a hunting animal to make it more eager for the chase

Example Sentences

I never gave him any: It pleas'd the king his master very late To strike at me, upon his misconstruction; When he, compact, and flattering his displeasure, Tripp'd me behind; being down, insulted, rail'd And put upon him such a deal of man, That worthied him, got praises of the king For him attempting who was self-subdu'd; And, in the fleshment of this dread exploit, Drew on me here again.

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