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free bleed

verb

Etymology

From free + bleed.

  1. inherited from *blōþijaną✻ — “to bleed”
  2. inherited from *blōdijan✻
  3. inherited from blēdan — “to bleed”
  4. inherited from bleden
  5. compounded as free bleed — “free + bleed”

Definitions

  1. The practice of menstruating without using menstrual products like pads or tampons

    The practice of menstruating without using menstrual products like pads or tampons; allowing the period blood to flow freely; often managed by wearing absorbent period underwear, using dark clothing to hide stains, or placing a towel down to catch leaks.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA