About The Word Portfire
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Portfire
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What's The Definition Of Portfire?Synonyms | Synonyms for Portfire: Related Terms | Find terms related to Portfire: See Also | Portfire In Webster's Dictionary \Port"fire`\, n.
A case of strong paper filled with a composition of niter,
sulphur, and mealed powder, -- used principally to ignite the
priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in
shells.
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