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To burn superficially; scorch.
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To burn off the feathers or bristles of (a carcass of a bird or animal) by subjecting briefly to flame. See Synonyms at burn1.
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To burn the ends of (hair, for example).
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To burn the nap from (cloth) in manufacturing.
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A slight or surface burn; a scorch.
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