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Where does “fȳrian” come from?
fȳrian
(Old English): to make a fire
Definitions
to make a fire
Words derived from “fȳrian”
fire
fired
firing
fireplace
firearms
firewood
firewall
fireside
gunfire
firelight
campfire
fireman
firearm
ceasefire
firepower
firefighter
fireproof
backfire
fireball
firestorm
firefighting
firefight
firefly
firework