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fireMain Entry: 1fire Pronunciation: \ˈfi(-ə)r\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fȳr; akin to Old High German fiur fire, Greek pyr Date: before 12th century 1 a (1) : the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat (2) : one of the four elements of the alchemists b (1) : burning passion : ardor (2) : liveliness of imagination : inspiration — fire·less \-ləs\ adjective — on fire 1 : being consumed by fire : aflame — under fire 1 : exposed to fire from an enemy's weapons
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