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Definitions for: Flesh
[n] alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
[n] the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
[n] a soft moist part of a fruit
Webster (1913) Definition: Flesh, n. [OE. flesch, flesc, AS. fl?sc; akin to OFries.
fl[=a]sk, D. vleesch, OS. fl?sk, OHG. fleisc, G. fleisch,
Icel. & Dan. flesk lard, bacon, pork, Sw. fl["a]sk.]
1. The aggregate of the muscles, fat, and other tissues which
cover the framework of bones in man and other animals;
especially, the muscles.
Note: In composition it is mainly albuminous
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.
Synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, pulp, shape, soma
See Also: adult body, animal tissue, body, female body, homo, human, human being, individual, juvenile body, male body, man, mortal, organic structure, parenchyma, person, physical structure, plant tissue, somebody, someone, soul
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