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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Enfire,) Enfyre, v. [e.m.E. (1545).] tr. To set on fire, to enflame. —1513 Doug. v. iv. 84.
Sergest, with fers mynde half enfyryt Ib. xiii. Prol. 13.
The son enfyrit haill, … Quhirlit about hys ball with bemys brycht
