I. Lit.
A. In gen., to burn a little, to scorch, singe (very rare; “syn. amburo): palos,” Vitr. 5, 12: “taleas oleagineas,” id. 1, 5: “caput ferventi ferro,” i. e. to crisp the hair, Auct. Priap. 46.—*
B. Pregn., to burn up, consume by fire: “scripta lignis,” Cat. 36, 8.— *