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a. & n. from warm, v.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of one who warms; specifically, in silver-plating, the heating of the object to be plated until it causes a slight hissing when immersed in water.
n. A castigation; a thrashing.
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n. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
n. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
adj. imparting heat
adj. producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body
Word Usage
"The doctor looked up, his expression warming when he saw the detective."