v. Obs. [f. BLOOD sb. + 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 bloodsucketh he the poore for his owne priuate profite.
