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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ignite, a. [ad. L. ignītus. Also e.m.E. (1635).] Afire, white or red hot. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii. 814.
That we micht knaw his cheritie ignite, Ardent, and hait, our sin to abolite
