firefang

firefang
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ intransitive verb
Etymology: from obsolete English firefang, v.t., to singe, scorch, from fire (I) + fang (I)
: to become overheated, excessively dry, and damaged as a result of slow oxidative decomposition of organic matter — used especially of manure or grain

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • fonfýr — n ( es/ ) firefang …   Old to modern English dictionary

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