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In a fume
(gcide) | Fume \Fume\ (f[=u]m), n. [L. fumus; akin to Skr. dh[=u]ma smoke,
dh[=u] to shake, fan a flame, cf. Gr. qy`ein to sacrifice,
storm, rage, qy`mon, qy`mos, thyme, and perh. to E. dust: cf.
OF. fum smoke, F. fum['e]e. Cf. Dust, n., Femerell,
Thyme.]
1. Exhalation; volatile matter (esp. noxious vapor or smoke)
ascending in a dense body; smoke; vapor; reek; as, the
fumes of tobacco.
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The fumes of new shorn hay. --T. Warton.
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The fumes of undigested wine. --Dryden.
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2. Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of
self-control; as, the fumes of passion. --South.
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3. Anything vaporlike, unsubstantial, or airy; idle conceit;
vain imagination.
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A show of fumes and fancies. --Bacon.
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4. The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
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To smother him with fumes and eulogies. --Burton.
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5. (Metal.) Solid material deposited by condensation of
fumes; as, lead fume (a grayish powder chiefly lead
sulphate).
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In a fume, in ill temper, esp. from impatience.
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