proud flesh

Example Sentences

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Tyrion touched his face, plucking at the proud flesh with blunt thick fingers.

From Literature

The extrinsic circumstances are imposing; but, within, there is nothing but morbid humours and proud flesh!

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The ointment of creosote is said to be effectual, even when the ulcer exhibits a fungous character, or proud flesh is present.

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It possesses powerful astringent properties, and, when burnt and pulverized, is useful to remove proud flesh.

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Frankenstein was a fine thing; it was compressed, muscular, and firm; nothing relaxed and weak; no proud flesh.

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