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(chiefly Commonwealth, UK) simple past and past participle of burn examples
comparative more burnt, superlative most burnt
Damaged or injured by fire or heat. quotations examples
The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital.
2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43
(of food) Carbonised. examples
(of a person) Having a sunburn. examples
(of a colour) Being darker than standard, especially browner. examples