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Definition for Flesh (-ly)
fleeting
flesh
flesh (-ly)
, adj. [see
flesh
, n.]
Mortal; vulnerable; [kenning “fleshly Gate”] mortality; physical body; bondage of earthly life.
Carnal; corruptible; sensual; animal; inclined natural instincts.
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