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outblaze

verb

Definition of outblaze 

intransitive verb

: to blaze out the smouldering fire again outblazed within him— William Morris

transitive verb

[ out- + blaze ] : to outdo in brilliance of light : outshine outblazing the moon— William Sansom

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out entry 1 + blaze

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