In a fire, furnace, etc.: a glowing ember; a piece of carbonized fuel burning or smouldering without flame. Frequently with distinguishing word or…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > materials > fuel > coal or types of coal > [noun] > specifically live or glowing in a fire (8) coaleOE In a fire, furnace, etc.: a glowing ember; a piece of carbonized fuel burning or smouldering without flame. Frequently with distinguishing word or… gleedc950 A live coal; an ember. Now only archaic or dialect. fire coala1398 coal branda1425 A piece of coal or charcoal, esp. one which is burning or has been burnt. Now archaic and rare. kindling coal1592 a piece of burning coal left banked (banked, adj.1 2b) overnight in order to start the fire in the morning. coffin1797 (= coffin-spark.) An oblong piece of live coal starting out of the fire with a report: regarded as a prognostic of death. gathering-coal1808 a large piece of coal, laid on the fire to keep it burning during the night. coffin-spark1821 (see 3c). |
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