Flesh-bag
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A shirt. obsolete, slang
"In 1844, the governor of Oakham Gaol overheard inmate and burglar William Bates divulge that, despite wearing his 'flesh-bag' over his clothes to alter his appearance, his victim recognised him at his preliminary hearing […]"
Example
More examples"In 1844, the governor of Oakham Gaol overheard inmate and burglar William Bates divulge that, despite wearing his 'flesh-bag' over his clothes to alter his appearance, his victim recognised him at his preliminary hearing […]"
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