ash

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[edit] Etymology 1

From Middle English asshe < Old English æsce

[edit] Noun

Singular
ash

Plural
ashes

ash (plural ashes)

  1. The solid remains of a fire.
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terms derived from ash (noun)
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solid remains of a fire

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to ash

Third person singular
ashes

Simple past
ashed

Past participle
ashed

Present participle
ashing

to ash (third-person singular simple present ashes, present participle ashing, simple past and past participle ashed)

  1. To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.

[edit] Etymology 2

From Middle English asshe < Old English æsc

[edit] Noun

Singular
ash

Plural
ashes

ash (plural ashes)

  1. A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus
  2. The wood of this tree.
  3. The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ).
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tree
wood
ae ligature
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