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Brewer's: Fire Up
(To). To become indignantly angry. The Latin, “irâ exardescere,” “Inflammer de colère.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Fire WorshipFire-ship A B C D E…Brewer's: Fire and Water
I will go through fire and water to serve you. The reference is the ordeals of fire and water which might be transferred to substitutes. Paul seems to refer to substitutional death in Rom…Brewer's: Fire Worship
was introduced into Persia by Phoedima, widow of Smerdis, and wife of Gushtasp darawesh, usually called Hystaspes (B.C. 521-485). It is not the sun that is worshipped, but God, who is…Brewer's: Elf-fire
The ignis—fatuus. The name of this elf is Will o' the Wisp, Jack o' lanthorn, Peg-a-lantern, or Kit o' the canstick (candlestick). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Elmo's Fire
(St.). Comazants, or electric lights occasionally seen on the masts of ships before and after a storm; so called by the Spaniards because St. Elmo is with them the patron saint of sailors…Books Under Fire
Banned Books Week calls attention to the most challenged and banned books in the U.S. by Borgna Brunner More information on Banned Books Week American Library…Brewer's: Kentish Fire
Rapturous applause, or three times three and one more. The expression originated with Lord Winchelsea, who proposed the health of the Earl of Roden, on August 15th, 1834, and added, “Let…Brewer's: Hang Fire
(To). To fail in an expected result. The allusion is to a gun or pistol which fails to go off. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Hang OnHang Back A B C D E…Brewer's: Greek Fire
A composition of nitre, sulphur, and naphtha. Tow steeped in the mixture was hurled in a blazing state through tubes, or tied to arrows. The invention is ascribed to Callinicos, of…Peshtigo Fire
(Encyclopedia) Peshtigo Fire: see under Peshtigo.Trending
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