proud flesh
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of proud flesh
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Tyrion touched his face, plucking at the proud flesh with blunt thick fingers.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
She had not crossed the deserts and mountains alone to Mecca for a verse-maker—a bit of proud flesh for women to adore....
From She Buildeth Her House by Comfort, William Wistar
The cut is ugly and is surrounded by proud flesh, and we find that twice a day Miss Gordon leaves her household work and her little store to go across and dress this wound.
From The New North by Cameron, Agnes Deans
It possesses powerful astringent properties, and, when burnt and pulverized, is useful to remove proud flesh.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Rub the injured part with turpentine and keep warm and you will find this remedy to be one of the best to keep proud flesh out that has ever been used.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
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