First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1blaze
noun \ˈblāz\
Definition of BLAZE
1
a : an intensely burning fire b : intense direct light often accompanied by heat <the blaze of TV lights> c : an active burning; especially : a sudden bursting forth of flame
2
: something that resembles the blaze of a fire: as a : a dazzling display <a blaze of color> b : a sudden outburst <a blaze of fury> <went down in a blaze of glory> c plural : hell <go to blazes> <as hot as blazes>
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Origin of BLAZE
Middle English blase, from Old English blæse torch; probably akin to Old English bǣl fire — more at bald
2blaze
verb
blazedblaz·ing
Definition of BLAZE
intransitive verb
1
a : to burn brightly <the sun blazed overhead> b : to flare up : flame <inflation blazed up>
2
: to be conspicuously brilliant or resplendent <fields blazing with flowers>
3
: to shoot rapidly and repeatedly —usually used with away
4
: to proceed extremely rapidly : blast <blazing down the highway>
First Known Use of BLAZE
13th century
3blaze
verb
blazedblaz·ing
Definition of BLAZE
transitive verb
: to make public or conspicuous
Origin of BLAZE
Middle English blasen, from Middle Dutch blāsen to blow; akin to Old High German blāst blast
First Known Use: 1541
4blaze
noun
Definition of BLAZE
1
a : a usually white stripe down the center of the face of an animal b : a white or gray streak in the hair of the head
2
: a trail marker; especially : a mark made on a tree by chipping off a piece of the bark
Origin of BLAZE
perhaps from Dutch or Low German bles; akin to Old Norse blesi white stripe on an animal and probably to Old English blæse torch
First Known Use: 1639
5blaze
verb
blazedblaz·ing
Definition of BLAZE
transitive verb
1
: to mark (as a trail) with blazes
2
: to lead in some direction or activity <blaze new trails in education>
First Known Use of BLAZE
1750
BLAZES Defined for Kids
1blaze
noun \ˈblāz\
Definition of BLAZE for Kids
1
: an intense and dangerous fire
2
: great brightness and heat <the blaze of the sun>
3
: a bright display <a blaze of color>
4
: outburst 1 <a blaze of anger>
2blaze
verb
blazedblaz·ing
Definition of BLAZE for Kids
1
: to burn brightly <A fire was blazing in the fireplace.>
2
: to shine as if on fire <Her eyes blazed with anger.>
3blaze
noun
Definition of BLAZE for Kids
1
: a white stripe down the center of an animal's face
2
: a mark made on a tree to show a trail
4blaze
verb
blazedblaz·ing
Definition of BLAZE for Kids
: to show a path by making marks on trees <blaze a trail>
Medical Dictionary
blaze
noun \ˈblāz\
Medical Definition of BLAZE
: a white or gray streak in the hair of the head
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