blue fire
Theatre (now historical )
noun
A blue light (typically produced by igniting a mixture containing sulphur) formerly used on the stage to create an unearthly or ghostly atmosphere, or to convey the effect of supernatural happenings; (hence attributive) sensational.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in London Literary Gazette.
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- well-deserved
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- well designed
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- well-determined
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