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- noun Plural form of
fire-eater .
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Examples
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He soon shut up once the show had begun, helped somewhat by the first act consisting of a scantily clad group of young female fire-eaters.
Digital economy or bust: the story of a new media startup – part 21 2011
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At the same time, fire-eaters would throw off their robes to reveal bright multicolored costumes and fill the sky with flame.
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He soon shut up once the show had begun, helped somewhat by the first act consisting of a scantily clad group of young female fire-eaters.
Digital economy or bust: the story of a new media startup – part 21 2011
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There was no shortage of aspirants, especially among the so-called “fire-eaters” who had lobbied so long and so hard for secession.
Craig Symonds: Was there a better choice for C.S.A. president than Jefferson Davis? Craig Symonds 2011
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"I was composing for fire-eaters and giant blue bunnies."
A Mad Scientist of Musical Machinery Steve Dollar 2011
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Breckinridge, a reluctant candidate pushed forward by the fire-eaters, understood he was strictly a sectional choice.
Before he became the national icon, Lincoln was a shrewd candidate Sally Jenkins 2010
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He had organized his political career around finding the ideal compromise between the slave-state fire-eaters, who were willing to split the Union to protect their way of life, and those who saw slavery as America's shame.
Fight, Vote, Fight Arthur Herman 2010
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Myself, I'd pick the dragon's head because I come from a long line of semi-professional pagans and eccentrics: we're fire-eaters.
Cathedral Marcus Speh 2011
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Jamaa el-Fnaa square, next to the city's historic market area, draws crowds of tourists with its snake charmers, fire-eaters and tooth pullers.
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I have singers, dancers, magicians, fire-eaters, plate spinners and a guy who eats the phone book.
A Fast Baseball Pitch From Broadway Barry Rose Jason Gay 2011
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