First Known Use: before 12th century
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1singe
transitive verb \ˈsinj\
: to burn (something) slightly
singedsinge·ing \ˈsin-jiŋ\
Full Definition of SINGE
: to burn superficially or lightly : scorch; especially : to remove the hair, down, or fuzz from usually by passing rapidly over a flame
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Origin of SINGE
Middle English sengen, from Old English sæncgan, sengan; akin to Old High German bisengan to singe, Old Church Slavic isęknǫti to dry up
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SINGE Defined for Kids
singe
verb \ˈsinj\
singedsinge·ing
Definition of SINGE for Kids
: to burn lightly or on the surface : scorch <The flame singed her hair.>
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