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"Section F, G and H"

[Colloq.]
Thackeray.


Flare, n. 1. An
unsteady, broad, offensive light.


2. A spreading outward; as, the flare
of a fireplace.


Flare, n. Leaf of lard.
"Pig's flare." Dunglison.


Flare"-up` (?), n. A sudden burst
of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
[Colloq.]


Flar"ing (?), a. 1.
That flares; flaming or blazing unsteadily; shining out with a
dazzling light.


His [the sun's] flaring beams.

Milton.


2. Opening or speading outwards.


Flar"ing*ly, adv. In a flaring
manner.


Flash (flăsh), v. i.
[imp. & p. p. Flashed (flăsht);
p. pr. & vb. n. Flashing.] [Cf. OE.
flaskien, vlaskien to pour, sprinkle, dial. Sw.
flasa to blaze, E. flush, flare.]
1. To burst or break forth with a sudden and
transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes
vividly; the powder flashed.


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