flare-up
flare-up n _Cent_ ~ n 1 'a sudden flashing or flashing of flame or light' * _OED_ ~ 3 'naut. a night signal' (1858-1883) _NID_ (as on a fishing boat) Withdraw [check] OCT 2 1978 Used I Used I Withdrawn OED cite appears in headnote in DNE, rest not used
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1978
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/26372 |
Summary: | flare-up n _Cent_ ~ n 1 'a sudden flashing or flashing of flame or light' * _OED_ ~ 3 'naut. a night signal' (1858-1883) _NID_ (as on a fishing boat) Withdraw [check] OCT 2 1978 Used I Used I Withdrawn OED cite appears in headnote in DNE, rest not used |
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