† ˈblood-suck, v. Obs.
[f. blood n. + suck v.]
trans. To suck blood from; said of leeches. Also fig. To extort money from, rob by extortion.
| 1541 R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg., Howe ought he to be ruled that hath ben blode sucked. 1592 Greene Upst. Courtier in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) II. 245 Thus blood⁓sucketh he the poore for his owne priuate profite. |