proud flesh

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

If there is any "proud flesh" powdered burnt alum applied directly upon it and left on for an hour or two is good.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

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

New honey spread on folded linen affords an excellent remedy for fresh and bleeding wounds, as it will prevent inflammation and the growth of proud flesh.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

This is termed excessive granulation or "proud flesh."

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.