blaze
n.— «Although many people do smoke pot to just feel good, the responsible use of marijuana can actually improve your idea formulating capabilities. In fact, Most of my friends who were also in the class and I would get together, blaze a few J’s and discuss what we were learning.» —“Re: Seeking interest in Brand New Black Newspaper” by ganjamon@leo.unm.edu (Rudeboy) Usenet: soc.culture.african.american Apr. 30, 1992. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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