Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FIRE'WORK
FIRE'WORK, n. [Usually in the plural, fireworks.]
Preparations of gun-powder, sulphur and other inflammable materials, used for making explosions in the air, on occasions of public rejoicing; pyrotechnical exhibitions. This word is applied also to various combustible preparations used in war.
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