type of gun lock that uses sparks to ignite the priming, 1540s, from fire (n.) + lock (n.1). Originally of the wheel-lock; transferred 17c. to the flintlock.
fire-engine
fire-fight
firefighter
firefly
firelight
firelock
fireman
fireplace
fireplug
firepower
fireproof
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