About The Word Bonfire
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Bonfire
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What's The Definition Of Bonfire?
[n] a large outdoor fire
Synonyms | Synonyms for Bonfire: balefire Related Terms | Find terms related to Bonfire: See Also | fire Bonfire In Webster's Dictionary \Bon"fire`\, n. [OE. bonefire, banefire, orig. a fire of
bones; bone + fire; but cf. also Prov. E. bun a dry stalk.]
A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of
public joy and exultation, or for amusement.
Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege
was passing well. --Gay.
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