Words at Play : 10 Words We'd Like to See Used More Often
#2: Fleshment
Definition:
: excitement associated with a successful beginning
Example:
"For him attempting who was self-subdu'd; and, in the fleshment of this dead exploit, drew on me here again." – William Shakespeare, King Lear, 1623
About the Word:
There would not appear to be a corresponding word in English for 'the crushing sense of defeat attending the realization that things will not work out as planned' (unless you feel that maturity fits the bill), which is rather a shame. But fleshment carries such a lovely meaning that it is worth more attention.
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