The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire.
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of Burn
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The state of burning.
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The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.
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A stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; darting or streaming fire; a blaze; a fire.
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The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anythi…
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To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
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To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
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One who, or that which, distributes or deals out anything; a dispenser.
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Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole; a stopple.
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The act of disharging firearms.
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The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.
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of Kindle
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of Light
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