Bleeze

/bliːz/ verb

Definition

A Scottish or dialectal word meaning to blaze, to shine brightly, or to burn fiercely.

Etymology

From Scottish/Northern English dialect, possibly related to blaze. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it's clearly connected to words meaning bright fire or light in Germanic languages.

Kelly Says

Bleeze is basically a Scottish cousin of 'blaze'—you'll find it in Scottish poetry and literature, particularly in works celebrating Scottish dialect and culture. It's the kind of word that feels like it should be more common than it is.

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