CHAR
Char, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Charred; p. pr. & vb. n. Charring.] Etym:
[Prob. the same word as char to perform (see Char, n.), the modern
use coming from charcoal, prop. coal-turned, turned to coal.]
1. To reduce to coal or carbon by exposure to heat; to reduce to charcoal; to burn to a cinder.
2. To burn slightly or partially; as, to char wood.
CHARA
Cha"ra, n. Etym: [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of flowerless plants, having articulated stems and whorled branches. They flourish in wet places.
CHAR-A-BANC
Char`-a-banc", n.; pl. Chars-a-banc. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A long, light, open vehicle, with benches or seats running lengthwise.
CHARACT
Char"act, n.
Defn: A distinctive mark; a character; a letter or sign. [Obs.] See
Character.
In all his dressings, characts, titles, forms. Shak.
CHARACTER Char"ac*ter, n. Etym: [L., an instrument for marking, character, Gr. caractère.]