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adust?a1425
transitive. To burn, to scorch; to desiccate by exposing to strong heat. Also figurative.
parcha1450
transitive. Esp. of the action of the sun, fever, thirst, etc.: to dry to extremity; to make dry and hot; to deprive of water; to scorch. Also with up…