1. plural of fleshment; the first experience or taste of something, especially a first success or achievement that encourages further effort
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in the phrase 'first fleshments of victory'
2. plural of fleshment; in hunting, the practice of giving a young hound the taste of blood from a kill to encourage hunting instinct
Usage: historical; hunting terminology

Examples

• The young athlete's fleshments of victory in local competitions inspired him to pursue national titles.
• After their first fleshments of success, the startup team became more ambitious in their goals.
• The hunter's fleshments of the young dogs prepared them for the season ahead.
• These early fleshments gave the recruits confidence for the challenges to come.
• The team's fleshments in the tournament motivated them to train harder.