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fleeces

The correct spelling is fleeces.

How to pronounce fleeces

verb

Say it like: Flee-ses

The correct spelling is fleeces. To con or trick (someone) out of money. For example: "During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days."

Usage Examples

During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To con or trick (someone) out of money.
  2. 2.To shear the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).
  3. 3.To cover with, or as if with, wool.

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