SINGE: /sɪndʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sinj] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, singed, singe·ing, noun
–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.
[Origin: bef. 1000; ME sengen (v.), OE sencgan; c. D zengen, G sengen; akin to ON sangr singed, burnt] —Related forms
singe·ing·ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. char. See burn1.
I looked up how to spell it- because it looked funny and got a laugh when I read the meaning! (had to share!)
1 comment:
Nice Job BJ.....fortunatly it was just your hair..and those beautiful blue eyes are still safe and still beautiful..."Let's be careful out there !"
I LOVE you...Grama
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