What does "sunburn" mean?
Sunburn: To burn or discolor by the sun; to tan. Sunburnt and swarthy though she be. Dryden.
Additional senses
- 2.The burning or discoloration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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