bale-fyre

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English bǣlfȳr; equivalent to bale +‎ fyr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːlfiːr/, /ˈbalfiːr/

Noun

bale-fyre

  1. bonfire

Descendants

  • English: balefire
  • Scots: balefire

References

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