fire extinguisher



fire extinguisher

A chaperone. This 1920s phrase referred to a chaperone, whose presence and vigilance prevented romantic sparks from bursting into flames of passion.
See also: fire

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jose[dʒəuz]
CoenraadKOON-rah:tDutch
BennoBE-noGerman
KrysiaKRI-shahPolish
Thamarai-Tamil
DysonDIE-sənEnglish (Rare)