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(1):
(v. i.) Of a Bunsen or similar air-fed burner, to light so that the flame proceeds from the internal gas jet instead of from the external jet of mixed gas and air.
(2):
(v. i.) To have or experience a back fire or back fires; -- said of an internal-combustion engine.