flawmen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French flamber, flammer; equivalent to flawme +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈflau̯m(b)ən/, /ˈflam(b)ən/, /ˈflaːmən/

Verb

flawmen

  1. To produce or release flames; to flame or be alight.
  2. To produce or release bright light; to glimmer or sheen.
  3. To stoke or incite feelings or beliefs; to motivate.
  4. (rare) To coat food in a basting, rub, or glaze.
  5. (rare) To emit, release, or produce sparkling or embers.
  6. (rare) To emit or release a smell, scent, or stench.
  7. (rare, theology) To release light or brightness onto someone.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: flame
  • Scots: flam

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