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
The sides of the wound become covered with granulation tissue which may fill the wound and sometimes overlap the lips, forming a fungoid growth called proud flesh.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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 Comfort, William Wistar
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
The cut is ugly and is surrounded by proud flesh, and we find that twice a day Miss Gordon leaves her household work and her little store to go across and dress this wound.
From The New North by Cameron, Agnes Deans
