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Definition: FIRE EATER

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. (a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. [Colloq.].[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: FIRE EATER

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. (a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. [Colloq.].[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: FIRE EATER

ExpressionsDefinition
Fire eater(a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. [Colloq.]. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Fire eaterA fire eater is an entertainer, often a street artist or part of a sideshow. The performer places flaming objects into their mouth and extinguishes them. They also practice controlling and transferring the flame. (references)
Jonathan Fire EaterJonathan Fire*Eater was an indie rock band from Washington DC but based in New York City. The line up was Stuart Lupton (vocals), Tom Frank (bass), Paul Maroon (guitar and slide), Matt Barrick (drums) and Walter Martin (keyboards), three of whom went on to form The Walkmen. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: FIRE EATER

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Fire eaterSports & LeisureThe side show. Its characteristic attractions included the giant, the fat lady, the --, the sword swallower. Source: European Union. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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