PYRE

pyre. Pyre, n. a pile to be burnt, a funeral pile

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Pyre (?), n. [[L. pure, Gr. �, fr. � fire. See Fire.]] A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which the dead are burned; hence, any pile to be burnt. For nine long nights, through all the dusky air, The pyres thick flaming shot a dismal glare. Pope.