1. (n.) A genus of trees of the Olive family, having opposite pinnate leaves, many of the species furnishing valuable timber, as the European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and the white ash (F. Americana).

2. (n.) The tough, elastic wood of the ash tree.

3. (n.) sing. of Ashes.

4. (v. t.) To strew or sprinkle with ashes.

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