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