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English word origin

Etymology of burnt

Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Char.

verb

simple past and past participle of burn

adj

Damaged or injured by fire or heat. · Carbonised. · Having a sunburn. · Being darker than standard, especially browner.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Inherited from Middle English brent, brynt; by surface analysis, burn + t.

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