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verb (used with object)
1.
to burn superficially or slightly; scorch.
2.
to burn the ends, projections, nap, or the like, of (hair, cloth, etc.).
3.
to subject (the carcass of an animal or bird) to flame in order to remove hair, bristles, feathers, etc.
noun
4.
a superficial burn.
5.
the act of singeing.
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Singed
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
singe
O.E. sengan "to burn lightly, burn the edges" (of hair, wings, etc.), from P.Gmc. *sangjanan (cf. O.Fris. of-sendza, M.Du. singhen, Du. zengen, Ger. sengen "to singe"). The root often is said to be related to that of sing, on the idea of some sort of sound produced by singeing.
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scorched definition
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