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calefaction

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/kalɪˈfakʃ(ə)n/
noun
mass noun
rare
The process of heating or warming.

Origin
from Old French, or from late Latin calefactio(n-), from calefacere ‘make warm’ (see calefacient).

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Hot time in the old town tonight!
Caused by the day's sun too bright.
Some of you I know just don't care
It's your winter, don't share our plight.

Still there is some satisfaction
To be had with calefaction.
Rare steaks on the summer grill
Will always have some traction.