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The Cid told them to remain in Valencia; but stung by shame they went forth with Bermuez, who reported that both had fleshed their swords in battle with the Moor.

From National Epics by Rabb, Kate Milner

From sun-up till taps of the previous day, Charley had fleshed at the hide of an elk, the scarred fury, Afraid-of-a-Fawn, hanging over him the while.

From The Plow-Woman by Gates, Eleanor

The captain who had fleshed his sword in many a field, now cast his fortunes in that other element which led Columbus to discovery, and Pizarro to conquest.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac