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firelight


fire·light

noun \-ˌlīt\

Definition of FIRELIGHT

: the light of a fire (as in a fireplace)
— fire·lit \-ˌlit\ adjective
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Examples of FIRELIGHT

  1. The firelight gave the room a warm glow.
  2. At night, he read by firelight.

First Known Use of FIRELIGHT

before 12th century

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