the head of a young person, typified as a head of bushy, amber-coloured hair (see bush, n.1 7a).

plural. Applied humorously or derisively to ‘red’ or ‘carroty’ hair, or to one who has such hair. (In the latter case used like a proper name.)

Vapour heated to the point of combustion; ignited gas. Also, †flame of fire. plural (with the) = fire. Chiefly with reference to death or destruction…