esp. To direct a current of air into (a fire), in order to make it burn more brightly. Also with up.

transitive. To direct air at (a fire, etc.), so as to make it burn more effectively; to fan into a blaze with puffs. Formerly frequently with up…

To blow (with bellows). to bellows up: to gather up (wind).

transitive. To blow (a fire, etc.). Obsolete. rare.

To increase (a fire or flame) by blowing or fanning. Chiefly figurative or in figurative context. Obsolete.

To drive a current of air upon, with or as with a fan. with the object or result of kindling a flame; chiefly fig. Const. into, to.