Where does “balefire” come from?
balefire (English) comes from Middle English bale-fyre, from Old English bǣlfȳr — balefire, funeral or sacrificial fire.
balefire (English): An outdoor fire used in witches' rituals
Definitions
- An outdoor fire used in witches' rituals
Ancestry of “balefire”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bale-fyre | bonfire |
| 2 | Old English | bǣlfȳr | balefire, funeral or sacrificial fire |