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coal-fire
1. A fire made of coal.
1656S. Holland Zara (1719) 41 Though strong with stubborn wire, I melt in thy coal-fire. 1737M. Green Spleen 5 Or o'er coal-fires inclines the head. 1816J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art II. 330 Common oyster shells to be calcined in a good coal-fire.
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1669Worlidge Syst. Agric. (1681) 323 A Cole-fire, is a parcel of Fire-wood set up for sale or use, containing when it is burnt a Load of Coals. |