Balefires

/ˈbeɪlˌfaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of balefire; multiple signal fires or beacon fires lit on elevated terrain.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'balefire,' created by adding the standard English '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

The Spanish Armada's approach in 1588 was announced by a chain of balefires lighting up the English coast—it's history's version of a viral message, traveling by flame!

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