Inquisitor 1312

[Ripper]

I need to understand the wordplay of 32 down:
Parasite, one bleeding cattle endlessly (4) _LEA
I assume it's flea, but have no idea why!
Thanks in advance

[Calibax]

Flea(m) - fleam: a lancet used for letting blood (of cattle etc.)

[dannyk13]

Flea(m) =an instrument used for blood letting

[mallyh]

fleam an old instrument to bleed cattle .take off the end ,m

[Ripper]

Sounds horrible!
Thank you
Have a great Christmas

[Indy-trier]

Hi Ripper
I was about to answer your query when I noticed several others had said it already. This one was fun - oh yes it was!
In case i'm too busy (or too merry!!) to tackle next week's puzzle - have a great Christmas everyone! Many thanks for all your useful tips this year.

[boreas]

Happy Christmas to you . . . and everybody.