abraser (1121-25)
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abraser (1121-25)

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  FEW:  *bras- 15/i,257a Gdf:  abraser 1 1,33c GdfC: ∅ TL: abraser 2 1,63 DEAF:  brese (abraser)  DMF:  abraser 2  TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED: ∅ DMLBS: ∅
abrasir  

v.a.

1to set fire to: 
( c.1230; MS: s.xiiim )  [Kar] alez quere cunpaignie, Si abrasez cel’ abbeie  1218

v.n.

1to be on fire: 
( 1121-25; MS: s.xiv1 )  Li murs flammet, tut abrase  1683

p.p._as_a.

1fig.fired, illumined: 
( c.1230; MS: s.xiiim )  (Modwenna) est abrasee De tutes graces e alumee  2749
braser#2  embraser  esbraser 
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