Fleshling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fleshling is a noun meaning (fantasy, science fiction, derogatory) A creature made of flesh; a human being.
Meaning
(fantasy, science fiction, derogatory) A creature made of flesh; a human being.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A person devoted to sensual pursuits.
Example Sentences
But ô fraile Fleshlings, Husbands, Hard-heads, Bawdes, / Note but the end of your laciuious Match […]
[…] theyr entente was to set forthe the iustice of God, whych is to rewarde the spirituall […] wyth the blessynges promised, & the fleshlynges (the reprobate) with the plages thretned […]
But the word of our Sauiour, though it be the Gospel of peace, is yet a Fire that inflames, a Sword that deuides. It aimes at another peace then worldlings and fleshlings dreame of ; they cast their eyes vpon peace with men, this teacheth a peace with God;
Word Forms
- fleshlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fleshie, fleshment, dickflesh, fleshfest, cockflesh, breastflesh.
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