1. (v. t.) To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

2. (v. t.) To inflame with anger; to enkindle; to fire; to incite; to provoke; to heat; to madden.

3. (n.) To offer incense to. See Incense.

4. (n.) To perfume with, or as with, incense.

5. (n.) The perfume or odors exhaled from spices and gums when burned in celebrating religious rites or as an offering to some deity.

6. (n.) The materials used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned, as fragrant gums, spices, frankincense, etc.

7. (n.) Also used figuratively.

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