needfire
/ˈniːdˌfʌɪə/Chiefly Scottish
noun
Scottish and English regional ( northern ). Fire obtained from dry wood by means of violent friction, formerly credited with various magical properties, especially in protecting cattle from disease.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From need + fire interjection.
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