I. ˈsinj transitive verb
( singed ; singe·ing ˈsin-jiŋ)
Etymology: Middle English sengen, from Old English sæncgan, sengan; akin to Old High German bi sengan to singe, Old Church Slavic isęknǫti to dry up
Date: before 12th century
: to burn superficially or lightly : scorch ; especially : to remove the hair, down, or fuzz from usually by passing rapidly over a flame
II. noun
Date: 1658
: a slight burn : scorch