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In the double signification of an object on fire and of objects used to feed a fire. The first meaning is expressed by ×וּד, 'uÌ„dh, “a bent stick†for stirring fire (; ; compare ); the second by לפיד, lappı̄dh, in , . A third meaning is found in זיקה, zı̄kÌ£aÌ„h, indicating the brand as a spreader of fire ().