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

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

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 Michener, Charles B.

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 Jennings, Robert

Yes; that's the proud flesh in me right leg that's doin' the high steppin'.

From Two Little Savages Being the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned by Seton, Ernest Thompson