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fleam
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fleam, n. [F. flamme, OF. flieme, fr. LL. flevotomum, phlebotomum; cf. D. vlijm. See Phlebotomy.].
A sharp instrument used for opening veins, lancing gums, etc.; a kind of lancet. [1913 Webster]
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