Main Entry:

¹blaze

Pronunciation:

\ˈblāz\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English blase, from Old English blæse torch; probably akin to Old English bǣl fire — more at bald

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: an intensely burning fire b: intense direct light often accompanied by heat <the blaze of TV lights> c: an active burning ; especially : a sudden bursting forth of flame2: something that resembles the blaze of a fire: as a: a dazzling display <a blaze of color> b: a sudden outburst <a blaze of fury> <went down in a blaze of glory> cplural : hell <go to blazes> <as hot as blazes>