Definition of burn

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Burn (v. t.) To apply a cautery to; to cauterize.

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Sunburnt :: Sunburned (imp. & p. p.) of Sunbur.
Kinding :: Kinding (n.) The of causing to burn, or of exciting or inflaming the passions..
Crisp :: Crisp (n.) That which is crisp or brittle; the state of being crisp or brittle; as, burned to a crisp; specifically, the rind of roasted pork; crackling..
Stinkpot :: Stinkpot (n.) A vessel in which disinfectants are burned.
Burnstickle :: Burnstickle (n.) A stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus).
Burnisher :: Burnisher (n.) A tool with a hard, smooth, rounded end or surface, as of steel, ivory, or agate, used in smoothing or polishing by rubbing. It has a variety of forms adapted to special uses..
Sear :: Sear (a.) To burn (the surface of) to dryness and hardness; to cauterize; to expose to a degree of heat such as changes the color or the hardness and texture of the surface; to scorch; to make callous; as, to sear the skin or flesh. Also used figuratively..
Matchmaker :: Matchmaker (n.) One who makes matches for burning or kinding.
Conflagrant :: Conflagrant (a.) Burning together in a common flame.
Ashes :: Ashes (n. pl.) Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or when returned to dust by natural decay..
Sunburning :: Sun-burner (n.) A circle or cluster of gas-burners for lighting and ventilating public buildings.
Enchafing :: Enchafing (n.) Heating; burning.
Touch-paper :: Touch-paper (n.) Paper steeped in saltpeter, which burns slowly, and is used as a match for firing gunpowder, and the like..
Burniebee :: Burniebee (n.) The ladybird.
Xylopyrography :: Xylopyrography (n.) The art or practice of burning pictures on wood with a hot iron; -- called also poker painting. See Poker picture, under Poker..
Cautery :: Cautery (n.) A burning or searing, as of morbid flesh, with a hot iron, or by application of a caustic that will burn, corrode, or destroy animal tissue..
Funeral :: Funeral (n.) The solemn rites used in the disposition of a dead human body, whether such disposition be by interment, burning, or otherwise; esp., the ceremony or solemnization of interment; obsequies; burial; -- formerly used in the plural..
Exustion :: Exustion (n.) The act or operation of burning up.
Burn :: Burn (n.) A small stream.
Sultry :: Sultry (superl.) Very hot, burning, and oppressive; as, Libya's sultry deserts..
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