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 flame
2 : 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> c plural : hell <go to blazes> <as hot as blazes>