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 Thomas Jefferson Ritter
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 William Wistar Comfort
The ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when the ulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud flesh is present.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Robert Jennings
Between the two there is an intermediate form, where we have imperfectly formed tissues, as in "proud flesh," large, soft splints; fungous growths, greasy heels, and thrush.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
