Balefire

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪlˌfaɪər/

Definitions of balefire

noun a bonfire used for celebrating or as a signal

Example Sentences

A1 The villagers gathered around the balefire to stay warm on a chilly evening.

A2 The balefire crackled and popped as the wood burned brightly in the night.

B1 The druids performed a ritual around the balefire to celebrate the harvest festival.

B2 The balefire roared to life, casting a warm glow over the gathering crowd.

C1 The balefire burned fiercely, illuminating the dark forest with its intense heat.

C2 The ancient ceremony culminated in the lighting of the balefire, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.

Examples of balefire in a Sentence

formal The balefire consumed the entire field in a matter of minutes.

informal I can't believe how quickly the balefire spread through the dry grass.

slang The balefire was lit and things got lit real quick.

figurative Her anger burned like a balefire, intense and all-consuming.

Grammatical Forms of balefire

• past tense: balefired
• plural: balefires
• comparative: more balefire
• superlative: most balefire
• present tense: balefires
• future tense: will balefire
• perfect tense: have balefired
• continuous tense: is balefiring
• singular: balefire
• positive degree: balefire
• infinitive: to balefire
• gerund: balefiring
• participle: balefiring

Origin and Evolution of balefire

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'balefire' originated from Old English, where 'bælfȳr' was used to refer to a large bonfire or funeral pyre.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'balefire' evolved to also mean a signal fire or beacon used for communication or warning purposes.