Bonefire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bonefire is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of bonfire.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of bonfire.
Example Sentences
O thou art a perpetuall triumph, an euerlaſting bonefire light, […]
And one thing I like in you, novv that you ſee / The bonefire of your Ladies ſtate burnt out, / You give it over, doe you not?
He's mounted on a Hazel Bavin, / A Cropt malignant Baker gave 'em. / And to the largeſt Bonefire, riding / Th' have Roaſted Cook already, and Pride-m.
Towns have been taken, and battles have been won; the mob has huzza'd round bonefires, the Stentor of the chappel has ſtrained his throat in the gallery, and the Stentor of S——m has deafned his audience from the pulpit.
Word Forms
- bonefires
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bonfire, flagration, firebare, barbacue, bale, scarefire.
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