muirburn

muirburn: \\ˈmyu̇(ə)rˌbərn\ noun
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) murbyrn, from mur moor + -byrn (from Middle English birnen to burn) — more at burn

Scotland : the burning of the heath and stubble on a moor

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moorˈburn or muirˈburn noun (Scot)

The seasonal burning of heather, etc on moorland to promote new growth

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Main Entry: ↑moor

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muirburn — n. burning of the heather … English contemporary dictionary
muirburn — muir·burn … English syllables
Controlled burn — Back burn redirects here. For the village in Scotland, see Backburn. An experimental burn in Canada; note the measuring equipment in front. Part of a series on W … Wikipedia
moorburn — n. burning of the heather (also known as muirburn) … English contemporary dictionary

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