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
Tora-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Adonisə-DAH-nəs (English), ə-DO-nəs (English)Greek Mythology
RylanRIE-lənEnglish (Modern)
Yazhu-Chinese
Terentius-Ancient Roman
ŽYdrŪNas-Lithuanian