Ember

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘ɛmbə■noun

 a small piece of burning or glowing material in a dying fire.

OE myrge

, of Gmc origin….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

em·berPronunciation:    em-bərFunction:          nounEtymology:         Middle English eymere, from Old Norse eimyrja; akin to Old English ǣmerge ashes, Latin urere to burnDate:              14th century

1 a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire especially one smoldering in ashes
2 plural the smoldering remains of a fire
3 plural slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived <the embers of his past>

ember dayPronunciation:    em-bər-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Old English ymbrendæg, from ymbrene circuit, anniversary + dæg dayDate:              before 12th century

a Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday following the first Sunday in Lent, Whitsunday, September 14, or December 13 set apart for fasting and prayer in Western churches…

EngMac

ember

искра; жар…

English-Serbian dictionary

Ember

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Ember was last modified: September 8th, 2023 by Jovan Stosic

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