Definition of singe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to burn superficially or lightly : scorch
especially
: to remove the hair, down, or fuzz from usually by passing rapidly over a flame
singe
nounDefinition of singe (Entry 2 of 2)
: a slight burn : scorch
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The first known use of singe was before the 12th century
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