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
Dye-Medieval English
Tendai-Southern African, Shona
Michiel-Dutch
Yarbrough['ja:brə]
Balzac['bælzæk]
Sol (2)-Jewish